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Home Energy Appraisal Form of the Texas Association of Builders
Abstract
The Home Energy Appraisal Rating form is a
versatile, climate specific point system, based on
actual performance characteristics of homes throughout
Texas. For example, Texas residences often
include tinted glass, wide overhangs or sunscreens
to shade windows, efficient air conditioners, and
air infiltration barriers. These energy conservation features, and many more, are given credit by
the Rating System, and result in extra "points"
for builders in the total energy assessment of
their homes.
The Texas Association of Builders has developed
an Energy Rating System for voluntary adoption by
homebuilders in the State. The system was developed
to insure that suitable credit is given to builders
and buyers for the energy conservation features
typically included in new homes.
The Home Energy Appraisal Rating Form is a
strictly voluntary program--to assist the consumer
and the builder in producing and buying energy
efficient homes. The form is a single page that
is simple to prepare and understand, and it provides
the flexibility of selecting any number of energy
saving features to achieve the goal of energy
efficiency.
Citation
Moore, J. (1986). Home Energy Appraisal Form of the Texas Association of Builders. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6859.