The image below is an example of a HERS/ECC Feature Summary which can be found in your CF1R/Title 24

Excerpt from HERs feature summary highlighting energy performance features including insulation, ventilation, kitchen range hood, airflow, verified ratings, heat pump, thermostat, ductless units, and duct testing.

HVAC & Duct Systems

As a former HVAC journeyman, Jonathan brings unmatched expertise to mechanical inspections. We ensure your system is sized correctly and operating at peak efficiency.

  • Duct Leakage Testing: Verifying that conditioned air stays in your living space, not your attic.

  • Airflow & Fan Efficacy: Measuring cubic feet per minute (CFM) to ensure your system isn't working harder than it has to.

  • Refrigerant Charge: Confirming the system is charged to manufacturer specifications for maximum cooling.

Solar PV & Battery Storage

California’s "Electric First" approach means solar is more integrated into the building code than ever before.

  • Solar Verification: Confirming the installed kilowatt (kW) capacity matches your Title 24 documentation.

  • Energy Storage: Ensuring battery backup systems are compliant and ready to manage your home's energy load.

Lighting & Electrical

  • Luminance Testing: Ensuring high-efficacy lighting is installed in all required zones.

  • Controls: Verifying that occupancy sensors and dimmers are functioning according to code to prevent unnecessary energy draw.

Building Envelope: Insulation & Windows

A high-efficiency heater is useless if the heat escapes through the walls. We verify the "shell" of your home.

  • Quality Insulation Installation (QII): Visual inspections to ensure insulation is installed without gaps, voids, or compression.

  • Fenestration (Windows): Verifying U-factor and SHGC ratings to ensure your windows meet the specific energy requirements for your climate zone.

Indoor Air Quality: Kitchen Hoods & Exhaust Fans

The 2025 Title 24 standards place a heavy emphasis on ventilation. Proper airflow is now a critical health and safety requirement.

  • Kitchen Hood Verification: Ensuring your range hood actually moves enough air to clear pollutants. Must be HVI or AHAM certified

  • Whole-House Ventilation: Testing bathroom and laundry exhaust fans to maintain fresh air circulation and moisture control.

Learn More About HVI/AHAM

Water Heating & Plumbing

Water heating is often the second-largest energy expense in a home.

  • High-Efficiency Verifications: We inspect heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and gas systems to ensure they meet the modern ECC energy-factor requirements.

  • Pipe Insulation: Verifying that hot water lines are properly insulated to reduce energy waste.