What is the role of Green Raters in LEED for Homes?

• A. They are the primary designers of the home.
• B. They only verify energy efficiency post-construction.
• C. They certify LEED for Homes without provider involvement.
• D. They are third-party verification for LEED for Homes, providing on-site verification and assembling submittal package.

Answer: (D)

Green Raters act as independent, third-party verifiers for LEED for Homes. They don’t design the home or certify it on their own. Instead, they perform on-site verification during construction, checking that the installed systems and materials meet the LEED credits and energy-performance requirements. They gather field data, inspections, and test results, and they assemble the formal LEED for Homes submittal package with their verification statements. The project team then submits this package to a LEED for Homes Provider for final certification.