What is a Home Energy Rating?

A home energy rating is a standard measurement of a home's energy efficiency, that yields prioritized recommendations for energy-efficiency improvements. Home energy ratings include on-site analysis and diagnostic testing by energy efficiency professionals. The home energy rater inspects the home and measures its energy-using characteristics, such as insulation levels, air leakage, heating and cooling system efficiency, and window characteristics.

CCEP is accredited to do home energy ratings by the Residential Energy Services Network.

The Energy Project analyzes the data gathered from the on-site inspection to determine the home's rating. A list of energy efficiency improvements specific to the house is generated, along with the costs and savings associated with these improvements, and the house is given an energy efficiency score between one and five stars.

Energy Loser (high energy costs)
Average
Energy Winner (low energy costs)

During the rating, CCEP staff show the residents simple and inexpensive changes they can make in how they operate their home that will save them energy and money.

Your Home Energy Rating Includes:

• Blower door testing to measure air leakage and identify air-leakage sites,

• Combustion efficiency testing of heating equipment,

• Assessment of insulation levels and window characteristics, and

• A detailed report listing energy-improvement options for your home.

Prices for a single-family home start at $300, depending on your house's location. Ask about discounts for low-income homeowners

Call CCEP at: (814)332-2986 or email Kathy Greely

John Smith uses a blower door test to measure the air leakage of the property.