by E-Calcs Plus, Inc. | Jun 15, 2026 | HERS Rating
TL;DR What it is: HERS and ERI are standardized scores that measure a home’s energy efficiency; a lower score indicates a more efficient, cost-effective, and comfortable home. The Process: Evaluation occurs in three phases: a pre-construction design review, a...
by E-Calcs Plus, Inc. | Jun 1, 2026 | HERS Rating
TL;DR HERS vs. ERI: While both measure home energy efficiency on a scale where lower is better, HERS is a national branding tool for marketing, whereas ERI is the specific legal path used to meet the Florida Building Code. Builder Flexibility: The ERI path allows...