The quality of homes builders can build will receive a boost with the help of the HERS Index, now added to the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. The Home Energy Rating System analyzes a home’s energy performance and offers builders a rating that correlates to their region and climate zone. Homebuyers will have the opportunity to become better informed about the energy performance of their home purchase. This step towards energy efficiency in every performance path is significant for the International Energy Code Council (IECC) and is an exciting option, though it remains to be seen how many states adopt the new code as opposed to the traditional code based on annual energy costs.
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