Maximize Your Home’s Value and Comfort with Pearl Certification

A: Pearl Certification verifies the energy-efficient features in your home, providing third-party documentation that can help increase its marketability and resale price.

A: Energy-efficient HVAC systems, insulation, windows, and solar systems are among the many upgrades that qualify.

A: Absolutely! Pearl Certification can enlighten you to your home’s current efficiency as well as potential contracted or DIY opportunities that can provide savings and comfort regardless of whether you’re selling or staying.

AA: The U.S. Department of Energy hasn’t completed its rules yet, but Pearl likely meets most, if not all, requirements. Pearl claims to be a top certification with strong products and services for valuing energy-saving and generation features in homes. As of July 2024, they’ve certified over 220,000 homes, and studies show that Pearl-Certified homes can sell for higher prices when marketed well.

A: Yes. Pearl was designed from the ground up to be relevant for new construction and for existing homes. Pearl’s certification system has been described as a “living certification” that can be readily updated over time as a home is built, maintained, and upgraded.

A: Pearl Certification assigns points to home features (e.g., appliances, smart home devices, insulation, etc.) based on how much they contribute to the home’s performance. The total number of points awarded to a home can earn it an Asset, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Certification with each tier signifying a different level of home performance. Because Pearl’s scoring system is based on current technologies (e.g., smart home devices, appliances, etc.) and building codes, Pearl reviews and revises its scoring system at least every three years to reflect current industry standards and trends.