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Benefits of Partnership for Home Energy Raters

The demand from builders for home energy ratings is growing. Every year, over 3,500 builders across the United States construct more than 200,000 homes which they want qualified as ENERGY STAR. This is a significant business opportunity for you.

Homes earn the ENERGY STAR label only when an independent third-party verifies that they meet ENERGY STAR guidelines. Home Energy Raters are trained to evaluate construction techniques, take key measurements, and perform inspections. The new Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR label provides an additional business opportunity for Home Energy Raters working with EPA’s ENERGY STAR as architects and plan designers will need your services. Home plans that are Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR must be independently reviewed and verified by a Home Energy Rater.

EPA Support for Home Energy Raters

As ENERGY STAR partners, raters can use EPA-produced marketing resources and technical resources at no cost. Some examples include:

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Home industry professionals who partner with EPA’s ENERGY STAR can increase revenue, enhance customer satisfaction, and gain national recognition as industry and environmental leaders. ENERGY STAR and its partners — builders, Home Energy Raters, utilities, state and regional sponsors, and lenders — work together to promote the benefits and increase sales of energy-efficient homes.