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Thousands of building professionals have received job leads from our Find A Pro search tool. HVAC Contractors finding HERS Raters, Homeowners finding HVAC Contractors, Builders & Architects findin…
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How to register with CHEERS
Getting your project started with CHEERS is intuitive, fast and easy! Our online entry system makes getting your HERS Test and Title 24 compliance simple. Head over to www.cheers.org and click registe…
Getting your project started with CHEERS is intuitive, fast and…
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California’s Plan for Solar Panels on all new Residential Construction
Starting January 1, 2020, all new homes built within California will be required to have solar panels installed on their rooftops. These will have onsite battery storage, and developers will be chal…
Starting January 1, 2020, all new homes built within California…
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Climate Positive Design in California
In recent years, there has been an encouraging decline in carbon emissions in California. However, in 2018, the State actually saw a 3.4% increase in carbon emissions. So, what went wrong and more imp…
In recent years, there has been an encouraging decline in…
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HERS Testing & What Is It?
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is the standard for how energy efficient a home is. California’s Energy Standards change every 3 years, so it’s important to make sure your contractor is…
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is the standard for how…
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HERS Rater vs. Building Inspector
Contrary to popular belief, the average home inspection does not include detailed testing of HVAC systems. While basic functioning is checked, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners and other HVAC sys…
Contrary to popular belief, the average home inspection does not…
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2019 HERS Training Now Available Online
The 2019 Energy Code Compliance HERS Training course is now available online. If you are a current CHEERS or CHEERS HERS Rater, there is no cost for the update course. The training course…
The 2019 Energy Code Compliance HERS Training course is now…
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Mandatory HERS Requirement – Where Do I Start?
Where do I Start? A HERS test is required in California for newly built homes, new HVAC installation, replacement of an HVAC unit, relocation of a HVAC unit, or adding/replacing 40 or more feet&hellip…
Where do I Start? A HERS test is required in…
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2019 California Energy Code Changes
In California, we’re living in an exciting time for renewable energy. Both the residential and commercial building sectors are embracing energy efficiency and shifting the market to one that reflect…
In California, we’re living in an exciting time for renewable…
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Five Steps to Increase Your HVAC Compliance by 5%, 10% or Even 20%!
CHEERS has taken a new approach using data science to solve this state-wide issue. Through evaluating jurisdictions with higher-than-average compliance and understanding what makes them successful, we…
CHEERS has taken a new approach using data science to…
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