For over 20 years, Ohio builder Charis Homes has been crafting ultra-efficient custom homes designed with each family’s health and comfort in mind. The homes aren’t just energy efficient; they have healthier indoor air, ensuring a better quality of life for homeowners and their loved ones. In this month’s feature and in honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Charis Homes owner Glenna Wilson about her company’s commitment to building HERS® homes. Glenna tells us, “We like to think of the HERS rating as your home’s performance report card — a transparent, data-driven snapshot of quality and efficiency. The result? Fewer surprises after move-in, more consistent year-round comfort, lower energy costs, and the peace of mind that your home was built with precision and accountability. With a HERS rating, performance isn’t just a claim — it’s verified, tangible, and built into every Charis home.” She continues, “Every Charis home is HERS-rated. Regardless of size or scope, we believe every homeowner deserves the same level of performance verification and transparency.” “We proudly partner with two certified HERS raters — Scott Easton of Westoff Services and Leo Jansen of Energy Efficient Homes Midwest — whose rigorous testing and verification processes align seamlessly with our standards for precision and accountability. These trusted partnerships help ensure every Charis home performs exactly as it was designed. Through independent verification, our homeowners gain confidence that performance goals have been met — and proven. By bringing in third-party experts, we strengthen trust, reinforce quality control, and advance our mission to deliver homes that are as efficient and durable as they are beautiful.” Read the full profile here.
