The ENERGY STAR® New Homes (ESNH) Program provides incentives for builders to build homes that exceed local energy code requirements for energy efficiency by at least 10%. Homes must be evaluated by a RESNET® accredited Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Rater. HERS Raters help builders achieve energy savings by providing plan review analysis and on-site … Continue reading "Small Change in Software may have a Big Impact on Compliance with the Xcel Energy’s New Homes Program Builder Incentive Payments."