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U.S. Sunlight Corp Solar Attic Fans With the Solar Controller are the First Solar Attic Fans to Receive a HERS Rating (Home Energy Rating System)

Incline Village, Nevada (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 HERS indexes, known as the Home Energy Rating System, is the new meter for gauging a homes energy efficiency. Solar Attic Fans from U.S. Sunlight Corp have been declared as one of the top 10 energy efficient home improvements. Home Energy Rating System HERS indexes have been developed to effectively compare the energy efficiency of different homes. A certified RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) auditor is able to quantify a homes energy efficiency on pre-existing homes or on pre-construction plans of a new home. As a guide: a HERS index of 0 is a carbon neutral home, a HERS index of 85 is an Energy Star rated home, a HERS index of 100 is a standard new home and a HERS index of 130 is the average pre-existing home. The Department of Energy incorporates the value of HERS indexes as a factor to apply federal tax credits as well as a guide for their Building America program. Additionally, many homeowners are looking to energy efficient home improvements as a method to go green and lower their carbon footprint or to simply save money on energy costs. As a reward, homeowners who choose to purchase an energy efficient home or make energy efficient home improvements can potentially qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM). In order for a homeowner to qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage, the home must be audited by a certified RESNET rater. The Solar Attic Fan from U.S. Sunlight Corp. is the first solar powered attic fan to receive a HERS index rating. By installing the Solar Attic Fan, a homes HERS index can improve by up to 4 points, frequently equivalent to a 4% reduction in the homes energy consumption. In comparison to many of the top HERS index reducing products, the U.S. Sunlight Solar Attic Fan is one of the top 10 energy efficient products for the price. For more information on the Solar Controller, Solar Attic Fans and HERS index ratings, visit U.S. Sunlight Corp at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida February 8-11 at Booth #W370. Robert Buckley, President of US Sunlight Corp We are excited about the approval of our solar attic fans and Solar Controller to the HERS index as developed by RESNET. With the HERS index, builders and homeowners are able to make an educated decision to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Additionally, the Solar Attic Fan qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit making it a cost effective green solution for all new construction and remodeling projects. Best Sustainable Product The editors at BUILDERnews, a 15 year old publication, declared the Solar Attic Fan and Solar Controller the Best Sustainable Products of 2011. Best of Show With over 100,000 products in the 2011 National Hardware Show, our Solar Attic Fan and Solar Controller caught the attention of retailers, media, and trade professionals, and won the Best of Show awards. About U.S. Sunlight Corporation U.S. Sunlight Corporation designs and manufactures cutting edge solar products. For more details, visit us at http://www.ussunlight.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. ### More Residential Solar Press Releases

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