Home Energy Certifications and Programs

Performance Plus Homes is certified by several organizations (RESNET, BPI, and NAHB) to insure quality of inspections and knowledge in building science and national certification programs. These certifications require class time followed by testing of best in practice building science processes and construction procedures. Field audit testing is required for certification with annual on site observation of job performance conducted to maintain certification. Continuing education units are also required by RESNET and BPI for certification maintenance.

RESNET Certified Home Energy Auditor and Rater

As a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Certified Home Energy Auditor and Rater, we are committed to the highest level of quality and ethics. When you work with a RESNET certified professional, you are assured that your energy auditor performs their duties with a high degree of skill. Home owners that work with RESNET members are also protected by the organization's policies of objectivity, technical proficiency, ethical standards and their complaint resolution process.

As a RESNET certified Home Energy Rater, Performance Plus Homes is qualified to inspect and certify homes that meet ENERGY STAR guidelines. We evaluate construction techniques, take key measurements, and perform inspections in order to qualify homes as ENERGY STAR.

Building Performance Institute - Certified Professional

A BPI Certified Professional is: • Understanding of the relationship between all the systems in the house and its effect on occupant health, safety and comfort, energy efficiency and durability • Finding the real problem and fixing it, instead of putting a bandage on one of the symptoms • Getting the edge over low-bid contractors • Giving you, the homeowner, the comfort of knowing that any work was done right the first time.

 

 

NAHB Green Home Verifier

Certification by the NAHB Research Center provides assurance that a home was built in compliance with the National Green Building Standard. The Research Center provides independent, third-party certification of new homes, additions & renovations, and land developments.

 

Available Home Energy Programs

LEED Certification: Performance Plus Homes is proud to partner with Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems, Inc. (GWS) to provide LEED Certification. GWS has been in business for over 34 years and certified the very first LEED Home in the United States. GWS has been designated as a provider for all LEED for Homes services.

National Association of Home Builders Build Green: The program certifies homes for the NAHB program. Both new and renovated homes may qualify for this award. Performance Plus Homes offers a multiple certification program to help builders qualify for more than one type of certification.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR: This program sponsored by KCP&L and Missouri Gas Energy provides homeowners with the opportunity to get rebates of up to $1200 to have a home energy audit and implementation of energy efficient projects for their home. The home must be located in a KCPL and/or MGE area.

More than 1 million ENERGY STAR qualified homes have been built in the United States. Last year, families living in these homes saved more than $270 million on their utility bills. Making your home more energy efficient with Energy Star can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort, and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an important first step for homeowners interested in green remodeling.

ENERGY STAR New Homes Program: Both KCP&L and Independence Power and Light (IPL) partner with ENERGY STAR to promote energy efficient homes that save money and protect the environment. Performance Plus Homes is an authorized Energy Star Partner and Ratings provider.

• Go to the KCPL website
• Independence Power and Light website for their program or view the IPL program Fact Sheet.

The MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Energy is a non-regulatory state agency that works to protect the environment and stimulate the economy through energy efficiency and renewable energy resources and technologies.

Missouri Farm Audit Program: This program is called MAESTRO and funds Energy Audits and energy efficient programs to farm operations and farm residences.

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

The METROPOLITAN ENERGY CENTER: Mission is to be a catalyst for community partnerships focused on energy efficiency, environmental, and economic improvement. The Metro Energy Center oversees a number of energy efficiency programs and projects.

• KC HOME PERFORMANCE NETWORK is an innovative, whole-house approach to improving the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. 
• Commercial: Energy Works: Improving the energy efficiency of existing residential and commercial buildings. 
• Community: Project Living Proof: A project turning two historic homes into living examples of healthy homes.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Kansas) : This is a multifamily program that requires an Energy Audit to qualify for Builder Tax Credit.

The 2005 EPACT: This Federal Builder program provides a $2000 tax credit incentive to build to program standards. This can be combined with other incentives to reduce incremental costs of building green homes.

 

For all your home energy audit and home energy efficiency needs, contact Performance Plus Homes today at 913-851-0732 and start saving energy and money!