
An energy model, which is a computerized simulation of a home’s energy consumption, is used to compare energy-related components and test performance scenarios. This tool is especially helpful for predicting energy efficiency trade-offs, utility costs and the effects and payback of green energy solutions such as solar panels, photovoltaics, wind turbines and high-efficiency appliances.
Priority Energy’s HERS Raters can provide energy modeling using one of the industry- approved software programs. Modeling will give you credit for building a high performance home that is tighter than the Illinois requirement of 4 ACH50.