For Energy Raters

Your expertise is essential in ensuring homes meet energy efficiency standards and qualify for valuable rebates.

As an energy rater, you play a pivotal role in helping Alaskans qualify for cost-saving incentives. Your expertise in energy audits, testing and certification ensures homes meet the standards necessary to access valuable rebates.

AHFC is developing programs that align with U.S. Department of Energy guidelines and that are specifically tailored to address Alaska's unique needs and challenges.

New Home Construction Rebate: Accepting Applications

The New Home Construction Rebate is a state-funded initiative aimed at increasing Alaska’s housing inventory while promoting energy-efficient home construction. The rebate will be paid directly to the homeowner upon completion of construction and a successful application.

As part of their application process, homeowners may be asked to provide documentation supplied by an energy rater. This documentation must be completed by a rater who has been authorized to perform AHFC-authorized energy ratings. 

What Applicants Will Need From You

  • If the home is not yet complete, a PUR-101 from plans showing that the home will meet a 5 Star-Plus or higher energy efficiency standard.
  • If the home is completed, a PUR-101 confirming that the home meets a 5 Star-Plus or higher energy efficiency standard.

Visit the applicant page and read applicant FAQs to learn more about the New Home Construction Rebate.

Request A Virtual or In-Person Overview

AHFC would be happy to send a member of our staff to give an overview and answer questions about the New Home Construction Rebate. Please complete and submit this form and we'll be in touch. 

Tools for AHFC-authorized Energy Raters

AkWarm

AkWarm is a software tool for builders, designers, energy raters, lenders and homeowners. The software can be used for energy design, retrofit, or to determine an energy rating. AkWarm is free and available to anyone.

Click here to learn more and download the AkWarm software. >>

Alaska Retrofit Information System (ARIS)

ARIS is used by energy raters to upload audit results, energy performance assessments and other key data points that determine the eligibility of a home for energy efficiency upgrades and funding. 

Click here to access ARIS. >>

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Editor’s note: Page content updated Feb. 24, 2025. For information related to other energy programs, please check this page frequently for updates.