Measurement & Verification
Verification
Each new home may be subject to any combination of
the following verification techniques: home energy modeling, thermal bypass
inspections, duct testing, and blower door infiltration testing.
Documentation
To document ENERGY STAR® certification and
demonstrate compliance with all program rules, the home builder or their HERS
rater must submit to Entergy monthly reports that contain the following:
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Contact and accreditation information for the home builder or their HERS rater;
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Information about the participating builder;
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Information about each certified home that includes floor plan ID, address,
certification, and inspection dates;
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Information about the air-conditioner equipment in each certified ENERGY STAR®
home;
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An EPA ENERGY STAR® certificate for each home;
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Documentation of equipment sizing procedures based on ACCA Manual J (Form J-1)
or other approved sizing procedures for all HERS-certified homes.
Inspection
Entergy reserves the right to conduct random
inspections, observe rater procedures and/or other quality control procedures
during the program year.
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