HERS Rating Cape Cod MA – Stretch Energy Code Compliance

Certified HERS Rating Company Serving Cape Cod Massachusetts

If you are building a new home, addition, or renovation on Cape Cod, your project may require a HERS Rating (Home Energy Rating System) to comply with the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and IECC 2021 energy code requirements.

HERS Rating Company provides professional HERS Ratings on Cape Cod, helping builders, architects, and homeowners meet energy code requirements while maximizing available Mass Save rebates and energy incentives.

Our certified HERS raters provide energy modeling, blower door testing, duct leakage testing, insulation inspections, and final HERS certification for residential construction projects across Barnstable County and Cape Cod.

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What is a HERS Rating?

A HERS Rating (Home Energy Rating System) measures the energy efficiency of residential buildings and is commonly required to verify compliance with the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code.

The HERS Index is the national standard for measuring residential energy performance and is widely used for new construction homes on Cape Cod.

Learn more:

• https://www.resnet.us/hers-index/

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-energy-ratings

HERS Score Scale

• 100 HERS Score – Standard new home

• 70–55 HERS Score – Typical Stretch Code target

• 40–50 HERS Score – High-performance home

• 0 HERS Score – Net Zero Energy home

A lower HERS score indicates higher energy efficiency.

Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code on Cape Cod

Many Cape Cod communities have adopted the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, which requires residential construction to meet higher efficiency standards than the base building code.

Projects that commonly require a HERS Rating on Cape Cod include:

• New construction homes

• Multi-family housing

• Major renovations

• Large home additions

• Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

Learn more about the Stretch Energy Code:

• https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stretch-energy-code

• https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-energy-resources

Under this code, homes must meet a target HERS Index score verified by a certified HERS rater.

HERS Rating Services on Cape Cod

HERS Rating Company provides full energy code compliance services throughout Cape Cod.

Energy Modeling

Energy modeling predicts the HERS score during the design phase, allowing builders to optimize insulation levels, window performance, and HVAC systems.

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Blower Door Testing

A blower door test measures air leakage in the building envelope to verify compliance with Massachusetts energy code requirements.

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Duct Leakage Testing

Duct leakage testing verifies HVAC duct systems are properly sealed and operating efficiently.

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Insulation Inspection

Our HERS raters verify insulation installation quality and R-values to ensure the building envelope performs as designed.

Mechanical System Verification

We verify high-efficiency mechanical systems including:

• Heat pump heating and cooling systems

• Energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems

• Heat pump water heaters

• Energy Star appliances

Mechanical efficiency significantly impacts the final HERS rating.

Final HERS Certification

After inspections and testing are complete, we provide the official HERS documentation required for final inspection and certificate of occupancy.

Mass Save Rebates on Cape Cod

Homes completing a HERS Rating on Cape Cod may qualify for incentives through the Mass Save® program.

Potential incentives include:

• Heat pump rebates

• Heat pump water heater rebates

• Insulation rebates

• 0% interest HEAT loans

• Whole-home efficiency incentives

Learn more:

• https://www.masssave.com/

• https://www.masssave.com/residential/rebates

HERS Rating Services Across Cape Cod

HERS Rating Company provides HERS Ratings and energy code compliance services across Cape Cod, including:

Why Builders on Cape Cod Choose HERS Rating Company

Builders and developers choose HERS Rating Company because we focus on cost-effective Stretch Energy Code compliance.

Benefits include:

• Certified RESNET HERS raters

• Experience with IECC 2021 and Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code

• Accurate blower door and duct testing

• Fast energy modeling turnaround

• Assistance qualifying for Mass Save rebates

We also help improve HERS scores through strategies such as:

• High-efficiency heat pump systems

• Energy recovery ventilation (ERV)

• Advanced air sealing methods

• High-performance insulation assemblies

Schedule a HERS Rating on Cape Cod

If you are planning a project on Cape Cod, HERS Rating Company can guide your project from design through final inspection.

Our certified HERS raters help builders meet Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code requirements while improving energy efficiency and maximizing rebates.

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