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Energy e昀케ciency is our priority.
What is the
®
HERS INDEX?
The Home Energy Ratings System (HERS®) Index
is a measurement system for how a home’s energy efficiency is measured. The lower home score
equals a more energy efficient home and that
equals higher savings and lower energy bills for the
H OW D O YO U M E A S U R E Q UA L I T Y ?
LOW- E G L A S S
Rouse Chamberlin Homes builds these energy efficient features
The Low-E coating reflects heat back to its source, so it helps your
into every home.
home stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
I M P R OV E D I N S U L AT I O N
T Y PA R O R E Q UA L H O U S E W R A P
Properly installed insulation with higher R-value helps keep heat
House wrap functions as a weather-resistant barrier, preventing
in during winter and out during the summer.
rain from getting into the wall assembly while allowing water
vapor to pass to the exterior.
A I R S E A L I N G & WAT E R P R OT E C T I O N
Sealing leaks, cracks and gaps throughout the home and around
A R G O N G A S F I L L E D W I N D OW S
equipment reduces drafts and energy bills.
This gas acts as an insulator working in both summer and winter
to keep interiors protected from outside temperatures.
S E A L E D & I N S U L AT E D D U C T S YS T E M
Well-sealed and insulated duct systems reduce air loss
L E D & C O M PAC T F LU O R E S C E N T L I G H T I N G
by as much as 20% for greater comfort.
Longer lasting and more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs,
reducing energy usage by 35-75 percent.
H I G H E F F I C I E N CY H E AT I N G E Q U I P M E N T
More efficient than standard models when sized and installed
properly.
Rouse Chamberlin Homes + HERS® = SAVINGS!
RCH
55-74
A home with a HERS® Index Score of 55 is 45% More Energy Efficient than a standard new home.
A home with a HERS® Index Score of 130 is 30% Less Efficient than a standard new home.
TYPICAL
SCORE
55-74
The HERS® Index is a registered trademark of the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The HERS® (Home Energy Rating System) Index allows buyers to compare the relative energy
efficiency of different homes. The HERS® Index home energy rating is determined by an independent RESNET-certified home energy rater (Rater). The lower a home’s score, the more energy efficient it is in comparison to the HERS
reference home. For every one-point decrease in the HERS® Index score, there is a corresponding one percent (1%) reduction in energy consumption as compared to a home with a HERS® Index of 100. Using RESNET’S energy
efficiency software, the Rater determines a home’s energy rating by analyzing the home’s construction plans and performing onsite inspections; the HERS® ratings provided by Rouse Chamberlin Homes are confirmed ratings of
sample homes.
Rouse Chamberlin does not warrant or guarantee that the home as built or as used by its occupants will achieve the stated HERS® Index score or that the amount of energy costs shown, if shown on the label, is accurate or will
be achieved. Rouse Chamberlin Homes does not represent that all homes sold by Rouse Chamberlin Homes have been individually rated. Further, an energy rating score may or may not factor in all options and/or upgrades
available to be installed in the home. As a home and its equipment age, the HERS® rating for that home will change, as a home will become less energy efficient over time. Rouse Chamberlin Homes does not warrant or guarantee
the monthly or annual utility bills for the home.
For more information regarding RESNET and the HERS Index, you are encouraged to visit RESNET’S website, www.resnet.us. Rouse Chamberlin Homes has no business interest in RESNET or any Rater. Rouse Chamberlin Homes
reserves the right to modify or vary features or components which are constructed in accordance with applicable laws.
