SOHO GREEN offers builders and their clients three primary certification paths:
HERS Index Rating
- Analysis and projected energy performance rating based on architectural plans
- Cost vs. Benefit analysis between component choices to compare and confirm return on investment
- Thermal enclosure inspection pre-drywall to confirm quality installation and design value achievement
- Final inspection and performance tests of building envelope and duct system air tightness
HERS + Quality Assurance
Same core HERS Rating process outlined above plus QA Inspection Suite
Including:
- Moisture management system design and quality installation
- Envelope penetrations, air barriers, appropriate sealing
- Cursory review of HVAC system sizing calculations for design accuracy
- HVAC system quality installation and design congruence
- Exhaust fan flow testing to confirm sufficient installed air flow rate
- Pressure mapping to verify proper air return from all rooms
HERS + EPA ENERGY STAR
Same core HERS process outlined above plus EPA ENERGY STAR checklists:
- EPA Thermal Enclosure Quality Installation Checklist
- EPA HVAC Quality Installation Rater Checklist
- EPA Water Management / Indoor Air Plus
