Home Energy Rating System

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Home Energy Rating System
Energy Efficient Mortgages
What is it? Credits a homes energy efficiency
in the home loan. (determined by a HERS rating)
Types of EEMs Energy Improvement Mortgage
Finances the energy upgrades of an existing home
in the mortgage loan using monthly energy
savings Energy Efficient Mortgage Uses the
energy savings from a new energy efficient home
to increase the home buying power of consumers
and capitalizes the energy savings in the
appraisal
A home energy rating is a standard measure of a
homes energy efficiency, much like a mileage
rating for a car.
Types of HERS Ratings Projected Ratings Given
before construction Confirmed Ratings Given
after construction on site Contacts Mark
Jansen, Energy Rated Homes Midwest Email
mjansen_at_eehmidwest.com Phone [phone] RESNET
http//www.natresnet.org/
Additional information available fromFederal
Citizen Information Center 1-888-878-3256
Benefits of Both HERS and EEM

• More money to use for other reasons
• Higher property values
• More local construction jobs
• More energy-efficient technology used
• Larger loans for lenders
• Less electricity needed
• Less pollutants