Insight Homes
Insight Homes is a recognized leader in building high-performance, energy-efficient homes with exceptionally low HERS® scores. Energy efficiency isn’t just a feature — it’s part of the company’s culture from the ground up, influencing every design decision, building system, and material selection. The company has committed to certify 100% of the homes it builds under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program, as well as the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS® and WaterSense programs, and the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) at the Gold level.
In this month’s feature, we talked with the team at Insight Homes about building HERS® homes for their customers.
Q: What is special about a HERS Rated home?
A: Insight Homes: A HERS rated home gives you real, third-party proof of how energy-efficient your home really is — it’s like a new car’s MPG sticker, but for your home. The lower the HERS score (and the closer to zero), the better the energy performance. At Insight Homes, every home we build earns a certified HERS score, often averaging in the teens — compared to most newly built homes, which score around 100. That means you can expect lower monthly energy bills, greater comfort, and lasting value — all backed by independent testing, not just promises.
Q: Why should consumers ask for the HERS Index Score on homes they are shopping for?
A: Insight Homes: Because the HERS score tells you what your energy costs might look like — and whether the home is truly built for efficiency. If a builder can’t provide a HERS score, that’s a red flag. At Insight Homes, we proudly share our HERS scores, which often average in the teens, meaning our homes perform among the best in the country.
Q: Why does Insight Homes choose to have their homes HERS Rated?
A: Insight Homes: Because we believe buyers deserve proof. A third-party HERS rating validates that an Insight Home is engineered to use less energy and costs less to operate — right from day one. And when you combine our high-efficiency designs with included solar panels, you’re getting a home that’s built smarter and delivers measurable savings.
Q: Why consumers should expect energy-efficient homes?
A: Insight Homes: Energy costs only go up. Choosing an energy-efficient home today protects you from future rate increases, offers better indoor air quality, and reduces your environmental footprint. At Insight Homes, energy-efficiency is not just a feature — it’s part of the blueprint of every home we build.
Q: How many homes does Insight Homes build with HERS per year?
A: Insight Homes: Every Insight Home is HERS rated — no exceptions. Plus, thanks to our included solar panels, our homes achieve some of the lowest HERS scores you’ll find from any production builder, helping our customers virtually eliminate their energy bills.
Q: How do you market HERS Rated homes?
A: Insight Homes: We highlight the results — not just the features. Every home we build comes with a certified HERS score, and we make sure buyers understand the financial and comfort advantages that come with it. Plus, we include solar panels at no additional cost — they are 100% owned outright from day one, with no lease, no tie-ins, no catches. Many of our buyers also qualify for a $5,000 federal tax credit just for moving into an Insight Home!
Q: How do your customers feel about HERS Rated homes?
A: Insight Homes: Our customers love the peace of mind that comes with a better-built home — and they really love the low energy bills! With high performance and included solar, many of our homeowners see their energy costs drop dramatically. They appreciate that they’re not just buying a home — they’re making a smart investment that pays off every month.
Q: What rating company do you work with on your HERS-rated homes?
A: Insight Homes: We partner with PEG, LLC, one of the most respected names in energy ratings. Their independent testing validates the energy performance of every Insight Home and provides the third-party assurance that our buyers’ value. While our design and construction methods are what create our outstanding energy-efficiency, PEG’s testing confirms that we’re meeting — and often exceeding — the high-performance standards we set for ourselves. That partnership helps us deliver better homes for our buyers and stay at the forefront of energy-smart construction.
