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Certified HERS Rater serving Danvers, Massachusetts — helping builders, developers & homeowners meet the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and qualify for Mass Save incentives.
Get a Free QuoteCall 617-584-1809Danvers is one of only 49 Massachusetts municipalities still on the Base Energy Code (10th Edition — IECC 2021 with MA amendments) as of the June 2026 Mass.gov adoption list — the Stretch Code does not apply here. HERS ratings remain an approved compliance path under the Base Code, and a RESNET-certified HERS rater is required to qualify for Mass Save® new-construction incentives.
Related Danvers services: Blower Door Testing Danvers · Duct Leakage Testing Danvers · Stretch Code Compliance Danvers · MA Energy Codes Guide — or get a free quote from our RESNET-certified team (617-584-1809).
Sources: 2025 DOER Massachusetts Stretch & Specialized Codes Technical Guidance (Sept 2025); Mass.gov Building Energy Code Adoption by Municipality (June 2026); Mass Save 2026 Residential New Construction program.
Not by local code — Danvers is one of just 49 Massachusetts municipalities still on the Base Energy Code (10th Edition, IECC 2021 with MA amendments), so the Stretch Code HERS mandate does not apply. A HERS rating is still an accepted compliance path and is required for Mass Save® new-construction incentives.
There is no mandatory HERS maximum under the Base Code in Danvers, but the ERI compliance path follows IECC 2021 limits, and Mass Save incentive tiers require HERS 45 or better for the ENERGY STAR® tier.
Danvers follows the Massachusetts Base Energy Code (10th Edition, IECC 2021 with amendments) as of the June 2026 Mass.gov adoption list — one of only 49 communities statewide that have not adopted the Stretch Code.
For comparison, here is the official maximum-HERS table that applies in Massachusetts Stretch Code and Specialized Code communities (Table R406.5, 2025 DOER Technical Guidance):
| Building type | New construction (permits after 7/1/2024) | New construction w/ embodied-carbon credit (R406.5.2) | Accessory Dwelling Units | Major alterations, additions, change of use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed-fuel building | 42 | 45 | 52 | 65 |
| Mixed-fuel + solar electric | 42 | 45 | 55 | 70 |
| All-electric building | 45 | 48 | 55 | 70 |
| All-electric + solar electric | 45 | 48 | 58 | 75 |
Scores are measured before counting on-site renewable generation (per R406.5). Historic buildings may opt out for alterations under R503.1.1. Embodied-carbon credits (+3 points) come from low-GWP concrete and insulation EPDs per Table R406.5.3/R406.5.4.
As one of only 49 Base Code communities, Danvers projects follow the 10th Edition code (IECC 2021 with MA amendments) via the prescriptive path, the simulated-performance path, or the Energy Rating Index (HERS) path — without the Stretch Code’s lowered HERS caps shown above. Builders in Danvers still order HERS ratings for the ERI compliance path, for Mass Save® incentives (which always require HERS verification), and to document energy performance for buyers. If Danvers adopts the Stretch Code at a future town meeting, the table above becomes mandatory — surrounding towns already enforce it, so Danvers builders often test to those standards today.
Detail sourced from the 2025 Massachusetts Stretch & Specialized Codes Technical Guidance (DOER, Sept 2025), Table R406.5 and Appendix RC.
HERS Rating Company provides certified HERS Index ratings in Danvers, Massachusetts. Our RESNET-accredited raters deliver fast, accurate energy ratings to keep your project on schedule and in full compliance with Massachusetts energy codes.
Whether building new or renovating in Danvers, MA, a HERS rating gives you a verified measure of your home’s energy performance and a clear path to code compliance.
Danvers was originally Salem Village, the epicenter of the 1692 witch trials, and that deep colonial history survives in landmarks like the Rebecca Nurse Homestead. Its housing mixes antique colonials and Federals near the historic center with extensive postwar Capes, ranches and newer subdivisions built as the town grew along Route 1 and Route 128. With steady renovation and new-construction activity, blower-door testing and HERS ratings are a routine part of building here.
The MA Stretch Energy Code requires all new residential construction to be verified by a certified HERS rater. Builders in Danvers must meet IECC 2021 requirements including air tightness tested by blower door and duct leakage verified by duct leakage testing. We provide all documentation required by the Danvers building department.
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Schedule Your HERS RatingCall 617-584-1809HERS Rating costs in Danvers vary based on home size and project scope, but most single-family ratings fall within a competitive flat-rate range. Contact us at 617-584-1809 for a free quote tailored to your Danvers project.
Yes. New homes in Danvers must demonstrate energy code compliance, and a HERS Rating is the most common path to verify performance and qualify for Mass Save incentives under the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code.
Most Danvers projects receive their certified HERS report within 24 to 48 hours of the final inspection. We coordinate testing around your construction schedule to avoid delays.
The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code generally requires a HERS Index score at or below the mid-50s for new construction, depending on home size and configuration. Our raters help your Danvers project hit its target score.
At HERS Rating Company, we are committed to providing the highest quality energy consulting services to homebuilders, architects, and developers across Massachusetts.
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