I work as a HERS Rater working with Residential Energy issues. Residential is usually considered as Single Family homes. My certification meets the ASHAE definition of Lo-Rise Residential or up to 3 stories single and multi family.The primary activity of a HERS Rater is to certify new homes for a HERS Index. This makes the energy efficiency comparisons between homes transparent. Any home can be rated with a HERS Index.Specialties: Certified HERS Rater for New Homes and a HERS IndexCertified HERS Rater for Energy Star New HomesCertified HERS Rater for VA and FHA Energy Efficient MortgagesCertified HERS Rater for Energy Audits for Existing HomesCertified Level II Thermographer for Infrared Imaging.I use IR for Heat Gain or Loss in BuildingsElectrical InspectionsMechanical InspectionsLow Slope Built Up Roof Inspections.You can follow me on Twitter TheEnergyGuyKS