Ekotrope Report · Builder Edition
Behind the Blueprint: Builder Edition

How do your homes compare? More than 2.1 million HERS ratings show where the market stands on what moves a HERS score and a code result. See benchmarks by state and climate zone, plus ductwork, ventilation, utility programs, and equipment, all from field-verified data.

What's inside
HVAC Grading 43.8 vs. 55.0

Average HERS of Grade I homes vs. ungraded homes. Only 19% of homes are graded.

Consistency 1.0 vs. 3.6 pts

HERS variation between homes on the same plan, for the most and least consistent 10% of builders.

ENERGY STAR after 45L 57% → 39%

Homes meeting ENERGY STAR in 2025 vs. July to September 2026. Average HERS barely moved.

Ductwork 2 to 4 pts

HERS points gained by moving ducts inside, compared with like-for-like homes.

Ventilation 42%

Share of Zone 5A homes with a balanced ERV or HRV, led by Massachusetts at 90%.

Utility Programs 3 in 10

Rated homes submitted to a utility rebate program. Two programs have nearly stopped.

Heat Pumps 23% → 40%

Single-family homes heated by a heat pump, 2022 vs. 2026 YTD. Over half in Zone 2.

...and much more

Builder size tiers, equipment sizing, ductwork by zone and more. Download the report to see how your homes compare.