Individuals must hold one of the credentials in the following table to participate in the Home Energy Score program. It establishes that the candidate Assessors understands the basics of a home’s functions. Further information on how these credentials were determined can be found on the Department of Energy's Become an Assessor guide.
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Minimum Accepted Credential |
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American Society of Home Inspectors |
ASHI Inspector; Certified Inspector |
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Building Performance Institute |
Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge |
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Build It Green |
Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP); Green Point Rater |
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CalCERTS |
Rater |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association |
Certified Home Inspector |
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CLEAResult |
Building Science Basics Certificate of Completion |
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GreenHome Institute |
GreenHome Professional |
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors |
Home Energy Inspector |
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry |
Green Certified Professional; Certified Remodeler; Master Certified Remodeler |
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National Institute of Building Inspectors |
Certified Home Inspector |
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North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners |
PV Installation Professional |
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North American Technician Excellence |
Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps; Gas / Oil Heating; Gas / Oil Hydronics |
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Oregon Training Institute |
Residential Energy Analyst |
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Residential Energy Services Network |
HERS Rater |
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Passive House Institute US |
Certified Passive House Consultant |
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U.S. Green Building Council |
LEED: Green Rater or Green Associate |
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Other Organization? |
Contact the Department of Energy via email at HomeEnergyScore@ee.doe.gov. |
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