Home Energy Audits (existing homes)

• Fee for Service "House as a System" Energy Audits

Audit Services Include

• Blower Door Diagnostics (required)
• Detailed Written Report and Recommendations (required)
• Duct Blaster Pressure Diagnostics (optional - additional fee)
• HERS based computer model reports (optional - additional fee)

EPA - Energy Star Homes Certifications (New Home Construction)

• RESNET Accredited Home Energy Ratings System (HERS) Rater. (Required)
• EPA Energy Star Homes Rating Partner.(Required)
  • Approved - PSNH Energy Star Home Rebate Program
  • Approved - PSNH Geothermal Rebate Program

New Home Construction Energy and Environmental Consulting Services (Non-Energy Star Certified)

• Building Plans Review with Written Recommendations for Energy Performance Improvements.
• NH State Residential Energy Code Compliance Reports
  • State Law - all new homes must meet IECC 2000 Compliance)
• Sustainable (Green) and Solar Consulting / Design Services

Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Reports

• RESNET Accredited Home Energy Ratings System (HERS) Rater. (Required)
• HUD/FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac EEM Reports.

Product / Service Sales and Installations

• NO PRODUCT SALES - Independent Evaluations and Recommendations.

• Statewide.

GDS Associates, Inc. is a multi-service engineering and energy consulting firm, founded in 1986. GDS provides unbiased, product-neutral, residential home energy audits (including official HERS audits) and other energy efficiency, renewable generation decision-making, design and evaluation services to utilities, state agencies, builders/contractors, business and institutional and residential customers.