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Becoming a Home Energy Score Assessor
If you are an HVAC or home performance contractor, energy auditor, rater, home inspector, or another type of residential energy professional, you can become a Home Energy Score Assessor.
To be eligible, you must also:
- Possess all required insurance—see the Home Energy Score Assessor Agreement
- Hold a relevant building-related credential that is recognized by DOE:
| Organization | Minimum Accepted Credential | Website |
| American Society of Home Inspectors | ASHI Inspector; Certified Inspector | ASHI |
| Association of Energy Engineers | Certified Energy Auditor; Certified Energy Manager | AEE |
| Building Performance Institute | Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge; Building Analyst | BPI |
| Build It Green | Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP); Green Point Rater | BuildItGreen |
| CalCERTS or CHEERS | Rater | CalCERTS |
| California Real Estate Inspection Association | Certified Home Inspector | CREIA |
| CLEAResult | Building Science Basics Certificate | CLEAResult |
| GreenHome Institute | GreenHome Professional | GHI |
| International Association of Certified Home Inspectors | Home Energy Inspector | InterNACHI |
| International Code Council | Residential Building Inspector; Residential Energy Inspector | ICC |
| National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Green Certified Professional; Certified Remodeler; Master Certified Remodeler | NARI |
| National Institute of Building Inspectors | Certified Home Inspector | NIBI |
| North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | PV Installation Professional | NABCEP |
| North American Technician Excellence | Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps; Gas / Oil Heating; Gas / Oil Hydronics | NATE |
| Oregon Training Institute | Residential Energy Analyst | OECA |
| Residential Energy Services Network | HERS Rater | RESNET |
| Passive House Institute US | Certified Passive House Consultant | PHIUS |
| Texas Real Estate Commission | Certified Professional Inspector | TREC |
| U.S. Green Building Council | LEED: Green Rater or Green Associate | USGBC |
| Other Organization? | Contact us here or via email at homeenergyscore@ee.doe.gov |
Enhance Your Business
Like the MPG rating for a car, a Home Energy Score rates each home on a scale of 1-10, based on how much energy the home is expected to use. It can provide your customers reliable information to help them save money on energy bills, anticipate necessary upgrades and live more comfortably in their homes.
Here's what you need to know
Steps to Get Started
Become a home energy score assessor by following the steps below.
1. Fill out the online interest form.
We'll contact you shortly about next steps and confirming your eligibility.
2. View the orientation resources.
View the assessor resources on the DOE website.
3. Review the Home Energy Score Assessor Agreement
You will need to complete and sign this agreement and return.
4. Complete the two-part simulation training & test
The Simulation Training and written exam requires 8-12 hours of a candidate's time to complete. it can be taken at your own pace online or during an in-person two-day Boot Camp training with Franklin Energy. The two-day Boot Camp training includes mentoring on your first Home Energy Score which is a requirement before you are able to score homes on your own. To find an upcoming Home Energy Score training, browse our Events Calendar.
5. Score a home with a mentor.
Candidate Assessors must score their first home with a mentor (a Franklin Energy staff member). If you complete simulation training and testing online, you will need to schedule a separate Home Energy Score mentoring session with Franklin Energy before you are able to score homes on your own.
6. Start scoring homes!
After a minimal investment in time, you'll be ready to offer Home Energy Score on your own!