Our Expertise
We have decades of experience in testing and inspections, building science, and homebuilding.
Our People
The ICS team combines expertise and best practices, having performed ratings for some of our country’s largest residential builders.
Our Assurance
All energy finals are reviewed and signed by a RESNET certified HERS rater.
Our Approach
We approach every opportunity with professional and thoughtful execution.
Our Value
We never want to be considered a cost, but instead a value to every single client.
Our Communication
We provide frequent updates and maintain open communication so that inspections proceed efficiently, build-times are prioritized, and delays are minimized.
Our Inspections
We are experts at being complete, thorough, expeditious, and precise.
WHO WE ARE
ICS Inspectors, LLC (ICS) is a national provider of Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) services for building code compliance, the 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit, and local energy rebate programs. Our HERS raters are accredited and provide services for both ENERGY STAR residential and multifamily programs, Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), as well as Built Green. With offices located throughout the United States, ICS provides service nationwide.
RESNET ACCREDITED PROVIDER
ICS Inspectors is a RESNET Accredited Rating provider.
Identification Number 1998-212.
ENERGY STAR PARTNER
ICS Inspectors is an ENERGY STAR program partner.
DOE ZERO ENERGY READY HOME PARTNER
ICS Inspectors is a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home partner.
RECENT NEWS
45L tax credit may require a more rigorous version of Energy Star than the EPA currently requires
The EPA has established a transition schedule to advance the minimum program requirements for ENERGY STAR certification in states that have adopted the 2021 international Energy Conservation Code (IECC), or...
Leveraging HERS Scores for Higher Appraisal Values
ICS Inspectors will present 'Leveraging HERS Scores for Higher Appraisal Values' at the January 2025 RESNET® Conference. ICS will explore how a home with a HERS score of 60 or...
Decarb Colorado Regulation 28
ICS is at the forefront of Decarb Colorado, a key initiative driving energy consumption reduction in the state. With the ratification of the Colorado Building Performance Program (Regulation 28), building...
ICS Inspectors Welcomes Virginia Casio
ICS Inspectors welcome Victoria Casio to its inspection team. She resides in Northwest Washington state and serves as a Field Inspector for ICS Inspectors operating within the Seattle, Washington region...
ICS Inspectors Welcomes Taiyon Morris and Richard Wilson
ICS Inspectors is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members: Taiyon Morris and Richard Wilson. Taiyon Morris, based in Columbia, South Carolina, joins us as an Energy...
ICS Inspectors is now a RESNET Accredited Rating Provider
ICS Inspectors is excited to be officially recognized as an Accredited Rating Provider through RESNET, the Residential Energy Services Network. ICS Inspectors routinely perform energy efficiency inspections and diagnostic testing...
IRS Notice 2023-65 Provides Guidance on the §45L Tax Credit
The IRS released guidance on the §45L tax credit via Notice 2023-65. The guidance provided in this notice addresses: (i) the person that is eligible for the credit, (ii)...
ENERGY STAR v3.2 / v1.2 Implementation Date Extended to 1/1/2025 for Connecticut, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington
In April 2023, the EPA announced a transition to National Version 3.2 of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes Program and Version 1.2 of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction...
Several Talented Employees Joins ICS Inspectors
We are pleased to announce that we have recently welcomed several new talented employees to the ICS Inspectors, LLC team. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, knowledge...