Louisiana builder Clare Homes is the January 2026 RESNET® HERS® Builder of the Month. Co-founders Isaac Scott and Kendall Gilmore launched Clare Homes in 2021 with a mission to build high-performance homes in their community and along the Gulf Coast. Scott tells us, “We choose to have all our homes HERS rated because it aligns directly with our mission to build healthy, resilient, and energy-efficient homes for our customers and community. The HERS rating is the most credible third-party verification that our homes perform as promised. It’s not enough to simply say we build better homes; the HERS score is the proof that we are delivering a superior, quality-checked product that contributes to a more sustainable community.” “We have worked with LaGrange Consulting, LLC, and Keen Living for our HERS ratings. Their partnerships are essential to our success, as they act as our third-party quality assurance team. They review our plans, perform on-site inspections, and conduct diagnostic testing like blower door and duct leakage tests. This verification process is critical to ensure every home meets our high standards and successfully achieves the necessary energy efficiency and air-tightness required for a low HERS score, thereby upholding our commitment to quality, healthy, and energy-efficient construction.” Read the full profile here.
