Home Energy Score
by U.S. Department of Energy
A national standard for home energy ratings
Highlights
Capabilities
Media
betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov
About This Product
DOE-developed home energy rating system providing a 1-10 score based on home characteristics. Trained assessors evaluate building envelope, HVAC systems, and appliances to generate standardized reports with cost estimates for recommended improvements.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Not available
- Free trial
- No
- Free tier
- Yes
- Public API
- Yes
- Deployment
- Cloud
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 5.0
Features 6.8
Support 5.0
Value 6.0
Integrations 8.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Features
61 features confirmed across
14categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Reporting & Analytics17features
Analytics1-10 energy score generationReportingreportingEconomic AnalysisCompare energy use of different homesEnergy Rate AnalysisAnnual Energy Cost AnalysisHome Energy Score Label GenerationHome Energy Score label generationMeasurement And VerificationPublic label verificationHigh-Efficiency Heat Pump ModelingHome Energy Comparison
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Home Energy Score Certificate GenerationHome Energy Efficiency ScoringHome energy efficiency scoring (1-10 scale)Cost and Energy Impact QuantificationEnergy use and cost estimatesHome Comparison ToolHome comparisonNet Promoter Score (NPS) TrackingGuest access for unofficial scoringEfficiency Yield Tracking10-point home energy scoring scalePdf And Excel Report GenerationInstant Report GenerationHome Energy Score GenerationEnergy efficiency recommendation generationEnergy Efficiency Project AnalysisCustomized energy upgrade recommendations
Compliance & Safety10features
Energy ModelingGenerate clear, credible home energy assessmentsCost Optimal Efficiency Package IdentificationTargeted Efficiency UpgradesHERS Carbon Index RatingEnergy Rating Index (ERI) comparisonPrioritized RecommendationsCustomized energy-saving recommendations reportDOE Energy SimulationHome energy score generationEnergy Modeling for Multifamily BuildingsMulti-family home modelingEnergy Capability AssessmentStandardized In-Home Assessments
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Input Error CheckingHPXML input validationPV Solar ModelingPhotovoltaic system handling
Platform & Customization10features
Custom API AccessAPI key authenticationData ExportPartner label recommendations exportData ImportData import capability to Home Energy Saver and Home Energy Saver ProhpXML SupportHPXML v4 supportWeatherization Assistant IntegrationIntegration with Weatherization Assistant softwareAPI Certification and Production Key IssuanceAutomated Data HandoffsHR Data Access via API
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OpenStudio Backend IntegrationThird-Party IntegrationAPI services for third-party software integration
AI & Automation6features
AI SupportRecommend customized upgrades and cost saving tipsAI Generated Work Order Summaries and Prioritization RecommendationsCustomized upgrade recommendationsAI TranscriptionAutomatic data transcriptionAutomatic Data Parsing for Program SubmissionAI EstimatesEnergy upgrade recommendation generationConfigurable WorkflowsRapid assessment workflow
CRM & Sales5features
Partner ManagementPartner managementContractor DirectoryIncentive SearchRebates and Incentive DatabaseSales AutomationStandardized upgrade recommendationsDealer LocatorQualified Local Contractors
Invoicing & Payments2features
AHRI Rebate TrackingRebates and Incentive DatabaseConsumer FinancingGreen Financing Options
Customer Communication2features
NotificationsAssessor email notifications for lapsed statusCustom Email Notifications with Timing Rules
Mobile & Field Tools2features
Label GenerationLabel generationGeolocation-Based Building Matching
Technician Management2features
Automated Quality Assurancequality assurance reviewsTraining Coursesassessor training
Estimating & Quoting1feature
Storm Window Upgrade Modeling
Fleet & GPS Management1feature
GeofencingGeolocation-based building matching
Inventory Management1feature
Inventory Managementpartner management
Training & Education1feature
Energy Auditing & Performanceassessor training
Certifications & Standards1feature
DOE Energy Skilled Recognition
Integrations 4 across 2 categories
Industry-Specific 3
Energy Star Native
ResCheck Native
Snugg Pro
Data & Automation 1
HPXML Native
Pricing
- Model
- Free
- Starting at
- Free
- Notes
- Free tool from DOE. Assessors must complete DOE training and certification. Scoring tool itself is no cost.
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