Certified Home Energy Raters/Assessors/Home Inspectors collects and analyzes building data and tests building functions to determine the energy performance/rating, safety, and durability of a home.
A Certified Home Energy Rater/Assessor/Home Inspector uses their expertise in construction, building systems such as electrical and HVAC, and energy conservation to identify ways a business or home can improve their energy consumption. They investigate ways a building may be using more energy than necessary and craft detailed reports on opportunities for improvement. This can save businesses and people a lot of money.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that individuals can save 5%-30% on their energy bill by making the upgrades recommended from an energy audit. Certified Home Energy Raters/Assessors/Home Inspectors may recommend additional or new energy-saving systems that have an initial cost to the buyer but the future cost reduction in energy usage makes it a worthy investment.
Advancement Routes
- ▸ Real Estate Agent (with green building expertise)
- ▸ Real Estate Appraiser (with green building expertise)
- ▸ Residential Energy Auditor
- ▸ Residential Building Code Official (with green building expertise)
- ▸ Sustainability Specialist
- ▸ Building Performance Diagnostician
- ▸ Building / Home Performance Contractor
- ▸ Junior Architect
- ▸ Junior Engineer
- ▸ Building Science Instructor
- ▸ Commercial Energy Auditor
- ▸ Commercial Lighting Auditor
- ▸ Sustainable Construction Supervisor / LEED AP
- ▸ Energy Efficiency Program Director
