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One question this week: what is a HERS rating, and who performs one in Florida? Here is the short answer, and where the full page picks up.

Consulting  September 28, 2026 · by Randolph Scott Bell
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Consulting is the quietest division on this site and the one with the most to explain, so this week's post takes a single question and answers it properly rather than listing links.

What is a HERS rating, and who performs one in Florida?

A HERS rating scores how energy efficient a home is on the HERS Index, where a lower number means a more efficient home. It is not a walk-through opinion. A RESNET Certified HERS Rater pairs on-site diagnostic testing with an energy model of the home, and the score comes out of both. In Florida, that rater is a credentialed professional, and I am one: RESNET Certified HERS Rater, RTIN 4516301.

The local fact that makes the full page worth a click: my rating career includes 350+ certified energy ratings performed in St. Lucie County, and I now pair that with a LEED Accredited Professional credential and an active Florida Certified General Contractor license (CGC1528750). That combination is why the advice on the page stays practical: what a rating measures, and what it would take to change the number.

Read the full page: HERS rating in Florida →

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The Consulting hub lists every engagement, from owner's-representative support to feasibility work, all of it advisory. If you are weighing a green-building target for a larger project, the newest page is LEED consulting in Florida.

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HERS Ratings — FAQ

What is a HERS rating?

A HERS rating scores how energy efficient a home is, on the HERS Index, where a lower number means a more efficient home. It is performed by a RESNET Certified HERS Rater who combines on-site diagnostic testing with an energy model of the home.

Who can perform a HERS rating in Florida?

A RESNET Certified HERS Rater. Randolph Scott Bell holds that credential (RTIN 4516301), along with a LEED Accredited Professional credential and a Florida Certified General Contractor license.

Where can I read more about HERS ratings in Florida?

The full page is at /consulting/hers-energy-rating/, which covers what a rating involves and how the credential connects to the rest of the consulting work.

Is this consulting or construction?

Consulting. The Consulting division offers advisory, feasibility and owner's-representative work; it is separate from the construction crews.

How do I start?

Call (561) 779-3213 and describe the home or project. The first conversation is about whether a rating fits what you are trying to do.

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