1. HERS I & II Rater Certifications

3. HERS Raters are trained to verify the HERS (Home Energy Rating Services) measures as required by the Title 24 California Energy Standards

5. Refrigerant Charge Measurement

6. Sampling

7. Registration of forms with HERS Provider

8. Ethics and Quality Assurance

9. Quality Insulation Installation

10. Air Conditioner Efficiency

11. New Cooling Technologies

12. Energy Star, Utility and Green Programs

15. The HERS Disclosure Booklet A California Energy Commission publication California Civil Code 2079.10 states that if this booklet is provided to the buyer by the seller or broker, then this booklet is deemed to be adequate to inform the home buyer about the existence of California’s Home Energy Rating Program.

24. Many opportunities await this important step

26. The FHA Weatherization Program

27. Utility Company Rebates

29. FHA will allow 5% of the property value in most cases (see HUD Mortgagee Letter 2009-18)

30. VA allows up to $6,000 in upgrades

31. Can be used on Purchase, Rehab & Refinance

33. Items that would qualify: Dual Pane Windows, insulation, weather stripping, etc.

34. Borrower must qualify for additional amount

39. What determines cost effectiveness?

41. Bids are gathered

42. Contractors should be educated about the EEM Program

43. The EEM package is submitted to underwriting

44. EEM Funds are held in a holdback account after close of escrow

45. Once escrow has closed, work can begin

48. No wall insulation

49. R11 insulation in the attic

50. Duct system was very leaky

53. EEM allowable amount: 6,562

54. Total of all Contractor bids: 7,463

56. Jana Maddux CHEERS® Existing Homes Program Manager (714) 500-4444 jmaddux@cheers.org www.cheers.org