The big question, HOW MUCH DOES HERS RATING COST?
  Beginning July 1, 2014 the HERS Rating Duct Leakage Test will be
  required in all climate zones:

    •  For the HVAC installer including only the CF3R   $146

    •  For the Owner/Builder including all forms   $176

  The most common test or HERS Rating in climate zone 8 is the Refrigerant
  Charge Verification and Airflow Verification:

    •  For the HVAC installer including only the CF3R   $163

    •  For the Owner/Builder including all forms   $203

  Refrigerant Charge Verification, Airflow Verification and Duct Leakage Test
  together:

    •  For the HVAC installer including only the CF3R   $285

    •  For the Owner/Builder including all forms   $335

  These HERS Ratings or tests should take no longer than one hour each.
  Should more time be required to make any necessary corrections a standby
  charge of $75 per hour or portions of hours shall apply if our schedule allows.
  The 2013 standard requires the installer or the owner builder to register as
  such at www.calcerts.com and set up an electronic signature
  (do so under "My info."). To finalize certificates they must be filled out online
  completely, submitted and then reviewed and approved, "Approve pdf" by
  the "Responsible person" Click here for all costs details.


  Helpful links to learn more:

  www.energy.ca.gov/maps/building_climate_zones.html#googleearth,
  www.calcerts.com, www.energy.ca.gov/title24 at this site look for the following
  publications: 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (CEC -400-2013-001-CMF),
  2013 Residential Compliance Manual (CEC-400-2013-016-CMF), 2013 HERS
  Regulations (CEC-400-2013-011-CMF), 2013 Residential Reference Appendices
  (CEC-400-2013-004-CMF), 2013 HERS Technical Manual (CEC-400-2013-012-CMF),

  

   You will need someone who is more than just a HERS Rater, but someone
   who can help you understand and get through the process.
   Please call or email if you need to.



  About us:

    •  35 years construction, inspection and energy experience
    •  Certified to perform all HERS ratings including solar PV and EEMs
    •  BPI Analyst on staff
    •  Qualified Energy Upgrade Ca. rater for single family and multi family 
    •  NCI Certified for air balancing and other diagnostics 
    •  Providing Title 24 Performance Based Reports
    •  Providing load calculations, manual J,D & S using Wrightsoft



  If you are new to the HERS rating world it can be frustrating. It's OK to
  let off some steam, just take on more water and keep on chugging up
  the hill. We endeavor to spend some time with new contractors during
  and after the first rating to familiarize you with the process, CalCERTS
  web site, certificate forms and answer any questions.



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