Energy Raters

Home Energy Raters are essential to improving energy efficiency in new and existing homes. They provide the expertise by which homeowners, builders, and others can determine a home’s energy-efficiency and the effectiveness of steps taken to improve it.

Energy Ratings produced as a result of the work of Energy Raters are required for homeowners and homebuyers seeking Energy Efficient Mortgages or Energy Improvement Loans. Builders in the E-Star Builder Program, builders of energy-efficient homes, and builders of High Performance Homes use the Home Energy Rating and the advice of Energy Raters to confirm their results, market their quality product, and maintain builder program certification.

E-Star Raters reap significant vocational rewards as a result of participating in the E-Star program. E-Star Raters can use the E-Star Web site to keep up-to-date on industry practices and related software, communicate with other Raters, and access reference materials. In addition, E-Star’s highly trained and experienced technical staff is available to respond to E-Star Raters’ questions and help resolve issues related to Home Energy Ratings and energy-efficiency.