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:

• Contact and accreditation information for the home builder or their HERS rater;
• Information about the participating builder;
• Information about each certified home that includes floor plan ID, address, certification, and inspection dates;
• Information about the air-conditioner equipment in each certified ENERGY STAR® home;
• An EPA ENERGY STAR® certificate for each home;
• 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.