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...