The October 2024 RESNET HERS Builder of the Month is Lake Elmo, MN-based Hagstrom Builder. We asked Erik Hagstrom, Marketing Director at Hagstrom Builder, to share some insight on building HERS homes for their customers. Erik says, “A HERS rating empowers homeowners with a clear understanding of their home’s performance and construction. By adopting the best building practices, the homeowners can take pride not only in the aesthetic beauty of their home but also in its superior efficiency.” He adds, “HERS score not only provides insight on future utility costs but also offers a window into the home’s construction quality. A low HERS score is an indicator that energy-efficient practices were employed, which signals both savings for the homeowner and superior craftsmanship.” The Hagstrom Builder mission in building is “No Shortcuts. Ever.” Erik tells us how building HERS-rated homes reinforces that mission. “When clients see the superior energy efficiency in the houses we build, they gain a deeper understanding for the high standards we maintain and product we offer. Even in houses that aren’t specifically designed with net zero goals in mind, our HERS ratings are well below the industry average.” Read the full profile here.
