ALBANY, NY — The Building Performance Contractors Association (BPCA) is offering certification training for Home Energy Rating System (HERS) raters in New York. Those who pass the HERS exam at the end of the training are qualified as a “Home Energy Rater,” allowing them to inspect homes for approval into the Energy Star program.
According to BPCA’s Lloyd Hamilton, this marks an excellent opportunity for New York hvacr contractors to add another service to their business. Previously, “We had fewer than 20 Energy Star homes in New York, and this year we should have over 500,” he said. “This is not well-publicized and we are tasked to get more contractors involved.”