There are several performance tests conducted at the final inspection as well. These include:

Blower Door Test – The house leakage is tested with a calibrated blower door to verify house leakage meets the HERS target.

Duct Leakage Test – If you have ducts that were not tested or failed at pre-drywall, we will perform a duct leakage test(s) on each of those systems.

Room Pressure Test – Room pressures are tested to assure proper system balance.

Fresh Air Ventilation Test – The rate of fresh air ventilation is tested to assure it meets the requirements of the program.

Bath Exhaust and Range Hood Test – Each bath exhaust fan and range hood exhaust is tested to verify its performance.

We enter the testing results into the preliminary HERS Score and create a Verified/Confirmed Rating.

Shortly thereafter, you will receive the ENERGY STAR Certificate Packet that includes the certificate, certification sticker for the home's utility box, applicable documentation of the utility discount for the home, information on the certification for the homeowner, and important marketing resources for the builder.

COST for PHASE III:

Phase III fees are invoiced at the same hourly rate as Phase II - $100 per hour for inspections and re-inspections and $150 per hour for testing and re-testing, plus mileage at 50¢ per mile. Your time and mileage starts when we leave our office to travel to your job site.

Lastly, you as a builder must PROMOTE Energy Star with creative marketing, realtor assistance and advertising inside the home and out. Educate your consumers about the value that you have in the Energy Star Label.
 
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