If the rating is performed on a newly constructed home, it can be submitted to your lending agency for a possible interest rate reduction. 

If it's an existing home, possible improvements will be suggested to make the home more energy efficient and comfortable for you and your family.

Plan Ratings

Plan Ratings are completed before the home is constructed.  They are an estimate of what your final rating should be and give you the opportunity to make changes to achieve a higher rating before constructing your home. 

Items needed for the rater to do the rating are:

• a measured set of plans
• a list of insulation values
• window values and sizes
• heating system
• water heating system
• ventilation system
• direction house is facing
• type of construction if not specified on plans

Plan Ratings Pricing

Plan ratings start at $85.00 and up depending on complexity of plans.

Alaska BEES

Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard was devised by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation in alignment with the U.S. Department of Energy's national model of energy codes to guide homebuilders in designing their homes to be more energy efficient.  The goal is to improve the comfort of a home at a reduced operating cost.  The reduced energy consumption improves the environment through reduced greenhouse gases and conservation of natural resources.

A manual describing the standards is available at Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.

 A five star rating refers to the energy efficiency of the home and not the construction quality.

Energy Improvement

A rating performed on an existing home can either confirm a previous five star rating or give you the option to make improvements to raise your point level.  A higher point level indicates a more energy efficient home.

Common Energy Improvements

		More insulation in attic or crawl spaces
		Air tightening of the home envelope
		Programmable thermostat
		Replacement of older heaters and water heaters