Title 24 HERS Testing (ECC Rating)
Duct leakage, refrigerant charge, cooling coil airflow, and fan efficacy testing per California Title 24. CHEERS-certified raters. CF1R, CF2R, and CF3R forms completed at no additional charge.
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Certified HERS / ECC Rating · Same-day results
Title 24 HERS testing, done by the team you call when the inspector is already on the way.
ERE Inspections is a CHEERS-certified HERS / ECC Rating provider serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire from our Redondo Beach office. Same-day field results, CF1R / CF2R / CF3R included at no extra charge, and 31 five-star reviews on Yelp. Since March 2015.
10+ years
HERS / ECC Rating in California since March 2015
5.0 ★ on Yelp
31 reviews · 100% five-star
Same-day results
Field reports delivered the day of the test
CF forms included
CF1R / CF2R / CF3R filed at no extra charge
What we do
Three things, done well.
Title 24 HERS / ECC Rating, BPI Home Energy Assessments, and permit expediting. We don't pretend to do everything — we do these three at the level a working contractor needs.
Home Energy Assessment (BPI)
BPI-certified energy assessments that qualify homeowners for up to $6,500 in Energy Upgrade California rebates. Blower-door, duct-leakage, and thermal-imaging diagnostics with health-and-safety analysis.
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Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits pulled, AHJ coordination managed, and inspections scheduled. We handle the paperwork so contractors don't have to chase building departments.
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Why ERE
Built for builders who need results, not excuses.
Same-day field results
Pass / fail and the supporting numbers in your inbox the day of the test — not the day after the framing inspector wants to close the permit.
CF forms always included
CF1R, CF2R, and CF3R prepared and registered with CalCERTS or CHEERS at no additional charge. Most providers bill these separately.
One person on your file
You talk to the rater handling your job — not a call center. Direct number, direct email, real answers to scope questions.
South Bay roots, regional reach
Headquartered in Redondo Beach since 2015. Daily routes through LA and Orange County, with regular Inland Empire trips out to Palm Desert.
What clients say
5.0 stars across 31 Yelp reviews.
A representative selection — the full set is on our Yelp page.
“This company far exceeded my expectations. All the staff are extremely knowledgeable and professional.”
“Anthony is excellent at what he does, and most importantly, he does what he says he will do. I'd recommend ERE to anyone who needs a HERS test or permit help.”
“Roman was efficient, well priced, on time, and approachable. Made the Title 24 work on my ADU painless.”
Frequently asked
HERS, ECC, Title 24 — in plain English.
Short answers to what homeowners and contractors ask us most. (Schema markup is also embedded so AI search engines can quote these answers directly.)
What is the difference between HERS and ECC Rating?
HERS and ECC Rating refer to the same California Title 24 verification program. The California Energy Commission renamed “HERS” (Home Energy Rating System) to “ECC” (Energy Code Compliance) to avoid confusion with the federal RESNET HERS Index, which is a different national rating. Most homeowners and contractors still say “HERS.” We do both — they are the same service.
What is Title 24 in California?
Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations is the state's Building Energy Efficiency Standards — the minimum energy-performance rules for new construction, additions, and alterations. The California Energy Commission (CEC) updates the code on a three-year cycle.
What does a HERS / ECC Rating test cover?
For most projects: duct leakage testing, refrigerant charge verification, cooling coil airflow testing, and fan efficacy testing. Required tests vary by scope of work and climate zone. ERE includes CF1R, CF2R, and CF3R form preparation and registration at no additional charge.
How long does a HERS / ECC test take?
A typical residential field visit is 1–3 hours on site. We deliver pass / fail and the underlying numbers the same day. Multi-unit and complex jobs take longer. The signed CF3R is registered with CalCERTS or CHEERS within the same business day in most cases.
What is a CF1R?
The CF1R is the Certificate of Compliance for Title 24 residential projects. It documents the energy features the building was designed and permitted to include, and is submitted with the permit application. Companion forms are the CF2R (installation) and CF3R (HERS / ECC field verification). ERE prepares and registers all three at no additional fee.
What is a BPI Home Energy Assessment, and how do the rebates work?
A BPI (Building Performance Institute) assessment evaluates a home's energy efficiency along with health and safety conditions. In California, a BPI assessment is the gateway to up to $6,500 in Energy Upgrade California rebates from your local utility. ERE has been doing these for over 10 years and works with a network of approved contractors who can complete the upgrades.
Do I need Title 24 compliance for a remodel?
Most permitted alterations trigger Title 24 requirements. Window replacements, insulation, HVAC changes, water-heater swaps, and lighting upgrades all have prescriptive or performance obligations under the code. The specifics depend on scope and climate zone — call us with your plans and we'll tell you what's required.
What service area does ERE cover?
We're based in Redondo Beach. Our daily coverage is Los Angeles County and Orange County, and we run regular routes east through Riverside and San Bernardino counties to Palm Desert. For projects outside that area, contact us for a quote.
Where can I read the official California energy code?
The CEC publishes the current Building Energy Efficiency Standards at energy.ca.gov. Energy Code Ace publishes free training and plain-language guides. CalCERTS and CHEERS are the two CEC-approved HERS / ECC Provider Data Registries.
Ready to move your project forward?
Send us your project address and scope. Most quotes go out within one business day. For permit-deadline emergencies, call us — we'll fast-track if we can.
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