Examples of Housing Failures That Could Have Been Averted Through a
Home Energy Rating
Certified raters, who perform an on-site
detailed analysis of a home, provide non-biased information by using a
uniform set of guidelines to examine all aspects of home energy
efficiency. Independent raters are also able to make recommendations to
the builder to assure compliance with guidelines. Independent verification
provides significant benefits for builders, including:
- Liability protection. Consumers
and builders can be confident that contractors deliver the energy
savings they promise. Consumers are protected against unethical
contractor practices , and builders are protected against liability.
- Fewer “call backs”. Independent
verification provides a higher level of certainty that the builder will
not be called back due to unrealized energy cost savings , it also
offers an additional independent inspection after construction to ensure
appropriate installation of energy saving materials and equipment.
- Quality assurance. Independent
home energy savings verification offers quality assurance to both the
homeowner and the builder. Both can be assured of the energy savings
that will be realized due to the investment.
- Marketing credibility. Providing
consumers documentation, from a non-biased, independent inspector will
result in increasing builder’s credibility in their marketing efforts.
All too often poor installation practices
cause housing failures. This costs the builders money in call backs and
litigation. It also costs the consumer in excessive energy bills and
comfort problems. In most cases these problems could have been avoided
through a visual and diagnostic inspection by a certified rater.
Below are links to common housing failures
that could have been avoid by having a rating:
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