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About Plan Review and Energy Modeling Consultation

Energy code compliance modeling is a specialized skill set where experts consider the right appliances, HVAC, insulation, windows, application, and testing options to best meet local and national energy codes or above code program requirements. Our leading energy modeling services begin with a thorough building plan review by the TBHS team of certified HERS Energy Modelers.

Energy Modeling for Code Compliance

Our team of certified RESNET HERS Modelers can conduct scenario modeling and pre-construction planning to meet the needs of both builders and the code. Scenario modeling can help builders consider options, cost effectiveness, and energy compliance impact.

Advanced Energy Modeling for Above Code Programs

As a leader in the energy efficiency arena, TBHS can help builders navigate any at-code or above-code energy efficiency programs. Our team of experts combines best in class software and industry-leading knowledge to help builders find the most cost effective and efficient ways to achieve energy efficiency targets.

Value-Based Modeling for Cost Effective Energy Solutions

Our team of experts can supply different levels of value compliance and tradeoffs for any code or program, allowing builders to leverage their own purchasing program to execute cost-effective code compliance or programmatic needs. Customize your projects to suit your budget while meeting energy code requirements.

Energy Modeling Consultation

TopBuild Home Services offers cost-effective consultation support to consider the energy, HERS score or tax credit impact of changes to your build choices. With a dedicated Plan Review team, TBHS can help to create your future energy-efficient home plan. We offer consulting services to evaluate how changes to appliances, windows, HVAC, insulation, air sealing and other specifications might impact the energy efficiency of your future home builds. This can also be a useful approach to determining what changes might be needed to meet or exceed future code, ENERGY STAR or tax benefit program requirements.

Simplify Your Energy Code Compliance Process

Meet Requirements for Building Codes and Energy Efficiency Programs

TBHS Plan Reviewers are certified HERS Energy Modelers, so we can help builders determine each home plan’s energy code requirements. We can also give value assessments of different tactics and choices for meeting ‘above code’ program requirements or simply mandatory energy code compliance.

Obtain Code Compliance Documentation for Certificates of Occupancy

TBHS’s team of expert energy modelers and code compliance experts can assess, evaluate, and consult on your needs for RESCHECK and other energy Code Compliance documents. Our team consults builders on the value of choosing the performance path for code compliance, where a builder can combine various products and methods to meet the energy code requirements.

Special Assistance for Energy Code & HERS Ratings

More and more municipalities are requiring HERS Ratings as a standard for energy code requirements. Plus, many ‘above code’ programs and incentive opportunities, like ENERGY STAR for Homes, employ the HERS Rating as their certification mechanism. TopBuild Home Services can navigate these complex modeling scenarios and help builders succeed in their program of choice.

Gain Access to Our Nationwide Building Science Network

From coast to coast, our robust network of energy-efficient building experts deliver prompt service. We compliment your building schedule instead of being a bottleneck.

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Who We Serve

Single-Family Residential Builders

Helping you test and certify single-family homes for maximum energy efficiency

Multi-Family Residential Builders

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More Questions?

What is energy code compliance modeling?

In its simplest form, energy code compliance modeling looks at different product, trade-off, and testing options to best determine how to meet the energy code targets. TBHS has a team of experts that offer this service to builder clients nationally.

How do I start to look at energy modeling for a program like RESNET HERS Ratings or ENERGY STAR for Homes?

To get started, we will need a copy of the home’s plans and specifications, and a TBHS representative can guide you through the process with our plan review team.

Can I look at different elements that contribute to energy efficiency and compare how they impact energy efficiency,code compliance, and energy program qualifications?

Yes. When it comes to energy code compliance, weighing different cost-value trade-off scenarios will save builders time and money when considering a performance path vs. a prescriptive path for energy code compliance.

How do I engage TopBuild Home Services to consult on the energy efficiency of home plans I am designing now or in the future?

Contact your local TBHS expert to get started.

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