Minimum Requirements

The HPA shall include an interview with the homeowner and occupants, and a review of the energy consumption history if the home is occupied. The HPA shall also include an inspection of the home, diagnostic testing as necessary to evaluate conditions which are not readily observable, a review of the data collected, and analysis of that data to produce a HPA Report. The HPA Report shall include a prioritized list of recommended improvements including projected energy savings estimates and notification of health, safety, and durability issues identified during the HPA. 

Tip: When designing your program s HPA, careful consideration should be given to striking a balance between the technical needs of the program and the effectiveness of the HPA as a sales tool. One issue that is integral to this decision process is the selection and timing of diagnostic tests. The goal should be to gather information during the HPA that is both necessary and sufficient to develop an accurate improvement proposal and to successfully persuade the customer to commit to the improvements. On the other hand, the HPA should not be so lengthy or complicated as to pose an undue burden upon the customer or the program s overhead costs.