Certification Process
Each home is given a certification level based on verified high-performing assets for a number of features that enhance the quality of life for its owners. These assets fall within the main Special Performance Features:
Building Shell
300 possible points
A home's Building Shell consists of the roof and attic, exterior walls, windows, doors, and basement or crawlspace.These assets provide an air, moisture, and thermal barrier that separates the inside from the outside.
view detailsHeating and Cooling
360 possible points
A home’s heating and cooling systems include furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. This equipment heats and cools air, water, or steam. The ducts and pipes that circulate the air, water or steam through the home are also part of the heating and cooling system.
view detailsBaseload
240 possible points
A home’s baseload includes devices that run year-round, not just in the heating or cooling season. Water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, lighting, and other features contribute to a home’s baseload.
view detailsHome Management
300 possible points
A home’s management assets include “smart” devices that control heating and cooling systems, lighting, and other technologies. This includes dashboards that provide information about energy use and plans for improving the home’s overall performance.
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