When should a consumer have a home energy rating performed on their home?

For consumers who are building a new home, they should work with a home energy rater before the home is built. This is because the rater can review the plans and help develop the most energy-efficient home design at a given price point. The most cost-effective way to make a home energy efficient is to make efficiency part of the initial design. For homeowners looking to improve the energy performance of their homes, any time is a good time to work with a home energy rate. However, with currently low interest rates now is a great time to consider improving the energy efficiency of a home, and the rater can help determine the most cost-effective improvements for consumers.  more