This home has major energy efficiency problems!
No savings here, only high energy and utility costs!
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This house is a WHOPPING 50% LESS ENERGY EFFICIENT than a standard new home! It could be a significant financial drain on your bank account as well as negatively impacting the environment. Maybe it's time to move on and find an energy efficient, HERS® rated home. HERS® rated homes offer better home comfort, lower running costs and higher resale values. Contact an Energy Smart Builder to find out more!
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Search for an Energy Smart Builder in your area to find energy efficient HERS® rated homes.
Find an Energy Smart BuilderNot a good score. This home has serious energy issues.
No savings here, only high energy and utility costs!
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This is a very high HERS® Index Score - one that you definitely don't want! In terms of energy efficiency, this home is generating high energy costs, less than ideal comfort level and having a negative impact on the environment. Time to look for a new HERS® rated home!
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Find an Energy Smart BuilderThis home suffers from significant energy problems.
No savings here, only high energy and utility costs!
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This is the typical resale home score, which means if you're in the market for a home, this one will be at least 30% less energy efficient than it should be. The smart way to buy a home is to determine its HERS® Index Score before you decide to buy. However, if you decide that you still want this home, then you should definitely consider getting a HERS® Energy Rating to learn how to make it energy efficient.
Get a HERS® Rating!
Contact a certifed RESNET HERS® Rater for a HERS® energy rating as a first step to qualifying for an Energy Improvement Mortgage.
Find a HERS® RaterThis is not an energy efficient home.
No savings here, only high energy and utility costs!
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Watch out for noticeably draftier rooms, higher utility bills and how your home is either too hot in summer or too cold in winter. Maybe it's a good time to look for an energy efficient HERS® rated home, and enjoy the benefits of lower running costs and better home comfort!
HERS® Rated Homes Are Better Homes
HERS® rated, energy efficient homes deliver better home comfort, lower running costs and consistently command higher resale values.
Find Your HERS® HomeThis home is costing you money!
No savings here, only high energy and utility costs!
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There's a whole lot of room for energy efficiency improvements here and that can translate directly into an improved quality of life and savings on your home energy bills. Start by scheduling a HERS® Energy Rating to find out exactly what the problems are and how to fix them.
Lower Costs, Higher Savings
Start making your home energy efficient by contacting a certified RESNET HERS® Rater for a comprehensive HERS® Energy Rating.
Find a HERS® RaterStandard new home reference.
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $539; New home: $0
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Your home is at the same level as a standard new home, which meets the current industry standard for home energy efficiency. But that doesn't mean your home is working at its optimal efficiency! There are many energy saving upgrades that you could make to your home to improve its energy performance.
Maximize Your Energy Savings
Improve your home's energy performance with energy efficient upgrades. Contact a certified RESNET HERS® Rater to find out how.
Find a HERS® RaterThis is an energy efficient home!
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $718; New home: $180
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The lower a home scores on the HERS® Index, the better it is both financially and environmentally. Also, a low HERS® Index Score could help increase a home's resale value. Certified RESNET HERS® Raters can show you how to improve your home's HERS® Index Score, increase your quality of life and add value to your home.
Better Home, Better Life
HERS® rated homes are better for the environment, cost less to run and deliver improved home comfort.
Find Your HERS® HomeA good score with room for improvement.
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $898; New home: $359
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Your home is performing pretty well, but the fact is many new HERS® rated homes are doing even better. This is a good opportunity to leverage your relatively good HERS® Index Score to trade up for a new HERS® rated home! Homes with lower scores command higher resale prices, which means you could get more money to put towards your new HERS® home.
Live in a Better Home
Discover all the many advantages of owning a new HERS® rated home! Contact an Energy Smart Builder in your area to learn more.
Find an Energy Smart BuilderThis is a good score!
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $1078; New home: $539
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Your home is 30% more energy efficient than homes built according to current building code requirements, but you can still make it more energy efficient and get a lower HERS® Index Score. That makes your home an ideal candidate for a HERS® Energy Rating!
Improve Your Energy Performance
By making energy upgrades to your home, you can lower your HERS® Index Score and energy costs, while adding value to your home and improving home comfort. Contact a certified RESNET HERS® Rater to find out how.
Find a HERS® RaterGreat score. The national average HERS score is a 57
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $1257; New home: $718
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This house has made good progress towards optimizing its energy performance! Not only is this good news from a financial point of view, it's also a good time to put it on the market and look into newer, even more HERS® rated energy efficient homes being built by Energy Smart Builders. Learn why you should always choose a HERS® rated home.
Be Energy Smart, Choose an Energy Smart Builder!
Energy Smart Builders are building environmentally friendly, cost-saving HERS® rated new homes across America. Find one in your area today.
Find an Energy Smart BuilderThis home has great energy performance!
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $1437; New home: $898
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This home is 50% more energy efficient than a standard new home and 80% more efficient that the average resale home. If you think it doesn't get any better than this, you would be wrong; just ask a certified RESNET HERS® Rater. They'll tell you how you can improve this home still further and get on the path to converting it into a net zero home!
Get More out of Your Home!
A HERS® Energy Rating is the most comprehensive home energy rating available. Contact a certified RESNET HERS® Rater to learn more about making your home more energy efficient.
Find a HERS® RaterCongratulations! This is a very energy efficient home.
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $1616; New home: $1078
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You or your builder have done a lot of the right things to make your home very energy efficient, like using energy efficient lighting systems and installing efficient heating and cooling equipment. Why not see how your home compares with other HERS® rated homes in your area? Who knows, you may even find one with a lower score!
A Lower Score Saves You More
Homes with lower HERS® scores deliver higher energy savings, provide better home comfort and enjoy higher resale values. Search for HERS® rated homes in your area today!
Find Your HERS® HomeThis is an amazing score!
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $1796; New home: $1257
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A great score! This home is 70% more energy efficient than a standard new home and 100% more efficient than the typical resale home! It has been designed and built with energy efficiency in mind, resulting in a home that is environmentally friendly, enjoys a high comfort level and benefits from low energy costs.
Lower Score, Better Home
The lower the HERS® Index Score, the more energy efficient the home is; and the more energy efficient the home, the higher the savings. All of which contribute to a happier and better home!
Why HERS® Homes Are BetterThis home's energy performance is off the charts!
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $1976; New home: $1437
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This is a tremendous score! Your home is well on its way to becoming a Zero Energy Home, which is environmentally friendly and produces as much energy as it consumes. A certified RESNET HERS® Rater can show you how to achieve that by making the energy improvements needed to transform your home into a net zero one.
Cut Costs and Save the Environment
A comprehensive HERS® rating can show you how to go about converting your home into a net zero home. Talk to a certified RESNET HERS® Rater to learn more.
Find a HERS® RaterFantastic score! This is almost a net zero home.
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $2155; New home: $1616
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This is a truly outstanding score! You're probably enjoying watching your utility bills decrease while the comfort level of your home increases. The next step would be to eliminate energy costs altogether by having the house produce its own energy. Or, since resale values are higher for homes with low HERS® scores, you could sell and contact an Energy Smart Builder to find a home that's already producing its own energy!
Building for an Energy Efficient Future
Energy Smart Builders are meeting the demand for high performance energy homes across the country. Find yours today by contacting an Energy Smart Builder.
Find an Energy Smart BuilderCongratulations!
This is a net zero home that produces as much energy as it consumes.
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: Existing home: $2355; New home: $1796
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Your home is a net zero energy home. This means that it produces as much energy through renewable resources, such as solar panels, as it consumes. Only a net zero energy home can score 0 on the RESNET HERS® Index. Among its many advantages are:
- Improved health and comfort: A net zero energy home reduces temperature fluctuations.
- Cost effective: A net zero energy home that produces energy not only shields its owner from fluctuations in energy prices but can eliminate energy bills altogether.
- Environmental sustainability: A net zero energy home protects the environment by reducing greenhouse gases, cutting carbon emissions and saving energy.
HERS® Index Score. The Lower the Better
Learn all about the HERS® Index, how it works and why it's important to you as a homebuyer and a homeowner.
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