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Services of the Vermont Green Home Rating Systems: |
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Online through use of VBG home planning software, or through independently contracted VBG recognized professionals.
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Complete the green scoring tool online, with initial assistance from NAHB Research Center; design assistance is also available through VEIC if needed |
Guided by VEIC Green Rater (certified Home Energy Raters with Green building training)
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| Efficiency Vermont assists all program participants with energy efficiency (& indoor air quality protection & VT Residential Building Energy Standards compliance) through its free Vermont ENERGY STAR Homes service |
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None required other than client-provided documentation of compliance with each requirement or point-based criterion. Spot inspections may occur at discretion of VBG Program administrators.
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Pre-drywall inspections performed by third-party verifier (VEIC Green Rater); fees based on selected tier (beginner, intermediate, advanced, or custom); generally in conjunction with ENERGY STAR Home inspections also by VEIC |
Generally performed in conjunction with ENERGY STAR Home inspections by VEIC Green Rater
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| Efficiency Vermont performs post-insulation, pre-drywall, EPA Thermal Bypass Inspection for ENERGY STAR Home certification through its free service, Vermont ENERGY STAR Homes |
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Verification for certification provided by VBG certified professionals, including inspection of house and review of client-provided documentation.
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Final inspections performed by third-party verifier (VEIC Green Rater); fees based on selected tier (beginner, intermediate, advanced, or custom) |
Supplementary and simultaneously with Vermont ENERGY STAR Home service inspection by VEIC Green Rater, also & when applicable, AC system refrigerant charge test by HVAC contractor
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Efficiency Vermont performs final inspection for ENERGY STAR Home certification through its free service, Vermont ENERGY STAR Homes
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Verification assistance and technical help available through program on an hourly basis at $65/hr. |
Performed by certified verifier – fees set by verifier |
Assistance provided by VEIC Green Rater trained in LEED for Homes |
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A VBG Scorecard and Verification Binder which includes full documentation of compliance with each requirement and all points claimed for certification. This shall include photographic documentation verifying compliance at each stage of construction. |
Completed Designer’s Report and Verifier’s Report
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Completed & signed Checklist, Accountability Form, Durability Risk Evaluation Form, & Durability Inspection Checklist submitted by VEIC Green Rater
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Efficiency Vermont provides required Home Energy Rating, ENERGY STAR Home label, & VT Residential Building Energy Standards compliance certificate through its free service, Vermont ENERGY STAR Homes
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Certificate
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Certificate
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Certificate
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*Training and marketing provided for VBG Professionals and Verifiers
*Recognition for builders of VBG certified projects.
*Brochures available - Logo available upon successful completion
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Co-branded logos and brochures available through Home Builders & Remodelers
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Logo and brochure available for use. Possible case study feature on USGBC website.
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