Become a RESNET® Energy Smart Builder Build Better. Prove It. Be Recognized. Committed to building a strong, energy efficient America 322897Number of homes HERS®-rated this year View Builders Your Toolbox to Build Energy Smart RESNET Energy Smart Builders are part of a national network of builders committed to advancing measured and independently verified home performance. By registering as a RESNET Energy Smart Builder, your company demonstrates its support for RESNET’s goals of advancing affordable, high-performance, sustainable, and resilient homes; increasing awareness of measured home performance; and expanding the use of the HERS® Index as a trusted tool for measuring and communicating the energy performance of homes. Click Here to Join Why You Should Have Your Homes HERS® Rated HERS® rated homes cost less to maintain, feel more comfortable, and hold higher value than comparable unrated homes. A Freddie Mac study found HERS® rated homes sell for more. When you market your HERS® Index Score, you give buyers proof, not promises. The impact reaches beyond the sale. Energy efficient homes strengthen local economies and reduce environmental impact. Learn more + How to Become an Energy Smart Builder Complete the online agreement and pay the annual processing fee. Demonstrate your company’s commitment to measured, verified home performance and join builders across the country working with RESNET to advance the HERS® Index and help homebuyers better understand the performance of the homes they purchase. Why Your Customers Are Asking for the HERS® Index Share this video with your buyers and add it to your website’s sustainability page to set yourself apart from builders who can only make promises. It shows homebuyers why the HERS® Index Score belongs on their list of requirements when choosing a builder. Looking for a Home? Ask for the HERS® Index Score A HERS® Index Score gives homebuyers a clear picture of a home’s energy performance before they buy—much like miles per gallon helps compare a vehicle’s fuel economy. Watch this short video to learn why buyers should ask for a HERS® Index Score when shopping for a home. For Builders Who Lead Proven Is Better Buyers want proof that a home will cost less to operate and feel more comfortable to live in. As a RESNET Energy Smart Builder, you give them that proof with a HERS® Index Score. In return, you gain national visibility for your homes, market data from RESNET, and support from the RESNET team. Joining is easy. Become an Energy Smart BuilderSee all the benefits + Benefits of Becoming a RESNET® Energy Smart Builder A home built by a RESNET Energy Smart Builder is built with recognized energy performance standards that can deliver lasting benefits for homeowners. These homes can be more affordable to operate, provide greater comfort, and offer stronger resale value. National visibility A trusted HERS® credential Marketing tools Proven resale value Builder trends report Industry engagement Explore All the Benefits The Energy Smart Builder Commitment Becoming a RESNET Energy Smart Builder represents your company’s commitment to: Advance measured and independently verified home performance; Support the HERS® Index as a recognized method for measuring and communicating home energy performance; Use and promote HERS® ratings as part of your company’s approach to demonstrating home performance; Support continued growth in the use of HERS® ratings across the residential construction industry; and Help homebuyers understand the value of measured, independently verified home performance. Together, RESNET and Energy Smart Builders are working to make measured home performance an expected part of the new-home market. Ready to Build Energy Smart? Join Now Sign up today and start making the HERS® Index Score work for you. Become an Energy Smart Builder
