Michigan Commercial Energy Audit - Builders & Realtors

			An Energy Efficiency Rating is a complete energy snapshot of the home you are building or selling. With the rising cost of energy, many people are turning to a home energy audit to verify energy problem areas before purchasing an older home.

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Examples of housing failures that could have been averted through a Home Energy Rating.
All too often poor installation practices cause housing failures. This cost the builder in call backs and litigation and could result in major expenses following the sale of a home. In most cases these problems could have been avoided through a visual and diagnostic inspection by a certified rater.


Air leakage down wall from attic due to duct leakage on the return side of the air handler. White and red is hot, green is air leaking down the wall.

Infrared thermograph showing hot attic air being pulled into interior wall cavities by air conditioning return leak.

Fallen Insulation In The Floor of a Home.

How will an Energy Efficiency Rating done by MGS Help Real Estate Agents sell homes?

Buyers will have a complete picture of the efficiency of the home.
An energy audit is a good opportunity for new home owners to find out what they can do to make their home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Energy saving features in a home are a great selling point, as well as great for the resale value of a home.
We recommend small cost-saving tips that will conserve on energy and lower utility bills, which could mean big money for both buyers and sellers.
Information on the home’s heating system, insulation, gaps in construction or water damage can help your clients make better informed decisions when purchasing a house.

How will MGS and their Home Energy Raters (HERS Raters) Help Builders comply with Residential Energy Codes and help them reduce costs?

An Energy Efficiency rating will give buyers verification that the home has been properly installed with energy saving materials, resulting in fewer callbacks for the contractors and builders.
We can help you meet ENERGY STAR home labeling requirements and help you save money by optimizing the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency upgrades.
Consumers are protected against unethical contractor practices and builders are protected against liability.
Michigan Greenspace Energy Efficiency Ratings offers quality assurance to both the homeowner and the builder.
Providing consumers documentation, from a non-biased inspector, will result in increasing builder’s credibility in their marketing efforts.


	Examples of housing failures that could have been averted through a Home Energy Rating.


	Photo of Improperly Installed Insulation in a New Home.

More Examples of Housing Failures That Could Have Been Averted Through a Home Energy Rating