Program brings energy-performance ratings to the nation’s largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing and RESNET is now enrolling Rating Providers RESNET is launching a Rating Program for new Modern Manufactured Housing that, for the first time, makes HERS® Ratings available for new, modern manufactured homes. The program quantifies a home’s energy efficiency on the HERS Index giving manufacturers, buyers, and lenders a transparent, apples-to-apples comparison between manufactured and site-built housing. Manufactured housing is the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing in the country, with roughly 100,000 new homes produced each year. Yet until now, these homes have not received a HERS Rating when built. RESNET developed this program to keep energy performance and affordable operating costs within reach for the households that need it most. Why It Matters Affordable to buy isn’t the same as affordable to own. Today’s modern manufactured homes are energy efficient, helping to lower annual energy costs and save homeowners money long-term. A HERS Rating shines a light on energy performance at the point of construction and can open the door to local utility incentive programs that drive further savings. How the Program Works The manufactured housing program certifies each plant’s process and uses sampled inspections to verify ongoing compliance — an approach designed to be both scalable and affordable for the fast pace of factory construction. Key elements include: Facility certification of each homebuilding facility’s policies, design specs, quality-control and installation manuals by a certified HERS Rater Energy modeling of each home’s design and specifications by a HERS Rater or HERS Modeler, following program requirements In-homebuilding facility’s RFI inspections and duct-leakage testing of all duct runs during production A HERS Label applied to every rated home, with results submitted to the RESNET Registry (now able to accept a home serial number in lieu of an address) Sampled field inspections on 2% of HERS-rated homes from each homebuilding facility, tracked quarterly, to confirm the facility’s processes are working Rating Providers Interested Providers should contact programs@resnet.us. Builders & Manufacturers Ready to rate your homes? Contact us, and we’ll connect you with qualified RESNET professionals who can certify your facility and process. Reach us at programs@resnet.us.
