Need a HERS Rating in
Townsend, MA?
Massachusetts was the first state to implement an enhanced energy code, known as the “Stretch Code,” which goes beyond the base building energy requirements. The Stretch Code emphasizes energy performance rather than just following prescriptive measures, aiming to achieve cost-effective, energy-efficient construction that surpasses the state’s standard IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)
Townsend is among the 351 municipalities in Massachusetts that have adopted this advanced energy code..
Achieving Stretch Energy Code Compliance in Townsend, MA
To meet the Stretch Code requirements, builders in Massachusetts must hire a certified HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater. A Townsend HERS Rater performs a series of tests to determine if a home meets the energy code standards. For new construction in Massachusetts, homes must achieve a HERS score of 55 or lower to comply with the Performance Path, while renovation projects requiring a HERS Rating must attain a score of 65 or less.
At A9 Green, our team of RESNET certified HERS Raters plays a critical role in helping you navigate these rigorous standards. With over 25 years of experience and more than 10,000 HERS Ratings completed, we work with your team from the earliest stages of design through construction. Our goal is to identify potential issues early, optimize your building’s energy performance, and ensure you achieve the best possible HERS score. This process not only helps you comply with the Stretch Code but can also reduce construction costs and qualify your project for thousands of dollars in rebates.
Given the increasing stringency of Massachusetts energy codes, consistent involvement from a certified HERS Rater at A9 Green is essential. Without it, your project could fail to meet the required energy codes, risking delays and denial of a Certificate of Occupancy. Let our expertise guide your project to successful energy code compliance in Townsend, Massachusetts.
A9 Green's 3 Step Process:
Phase 1: Plans Review & Energy Modeling
After receiving your architectural plans we will generate an energy model of your building to display how this specific project will perform energy wise and create a preliminary HERS certificate - needed by most towns to obtain your building permit.
Phase 2: Energy Consulting & Midpoint Inspection
Throughout the construction process, we will provide you with advice and options to make sure your project complies with the latest energy codes. Once the insulation is installed, we will complete an on-site visit to locate any energy deficiencies. When the midpoint inspection is completed we will enroll eligible projects in the utility-sponsored rebates program.
Phase 3: Final Inspection & Testing
After construction is completed and the house is in move-in condition we will perform our final inspection and testing which could include blower door and duct leakage test.
We will generate our full HERS calculation, process your final utility incentives, and create the final certificate to receive your Certificate of Occupancy.
In Townsend, you are required to meet a maximum HERS Score of 55 or lower for new construction homes!
