Take advantage of a financial and environmental reward on your clients new home with C.A.R.'s  REALTOR®'S Energy Audit  Program. The California REALTOR®'S Energy Audit Program provides up to a $250 rebate on a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) home energy audit conducted by a certified HERS rater. 

To Qualify For The Realtor Energy Audit Program (R.E.A.P.) Applicants Must:

  ·   Purchase a home between Oct. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2013 

  ·   Conduct a HERS home energy audit of the home before the close of escrow (as part of the
      Energy Efficient Mortgage*) or no later than 60 days after the close of escrow.

  ·   Use a California REALTOR® in the transaction (referrals do not qualify)

  ·   Primary single family residence must be purchased in California

  ·   Review and download the application
     (Application must be submitted by an active California REALTOR®)

  ·   See the R.E.A.P. flyer to get more detailed information


Find the nearest H.E.R.S. certified rater in your area at www.calcerts.com

View a sample of a HERS rating certificate here: HERS II Home Energy Rating Certificate


Go to www.energyupgradecalifornia.com to find out how to upgrade your home with rebates, incentives and money savings energy improvements.

What is an Energy Efficient Mortgage?

EEM's and Whole House Raters

For more information  you may contact Monica Rodriguez, Housing Opportunity Program Manager at (213) 739-8380 or e-mail at monicar@car.org.