CHEERS

What CHEERS does

CHEERS (California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services) operates California's online verification platform for building energy code compliance under Title 24. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sacramento, the company is certified by the California Energy Commission as an ECC (Energy Code Compliance) Provider and serves a horizontally segmented user base of builders, contractors, ECC Raters, energy consultants, architects, building departments, and homeowners. The platform allows project registration, field inspection documentation, certificate of compliance generation (CF1R, CF2R, CF3R), and above-code certifications including EPA ENERGY STAR, EPA WaterSense, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home. CHEERS also acts as a nationwide Multifamily Review Organization (MRO) recognized by the EPA and DOE for multifamily ENERGY STAR and ZERH certification, extending its footprint beyond California.

The platform is built on Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure and delivers differentiated usability features including Field Forms for streamlined data entry, an Image Reader that uses text recognition to extract equipment make and model from uploaded photos, geolocated timestamped photos on a project map, and an Activity Wall for real-time collaboration among contractors, raters, and building departments. The company claims 99.995%+ uptime reviewed and certified by the State of California, and integrates with EnergyPro (EnergySoft) and CBECC performance software plus DOE-approved 45L tax credit software. Pricing is primarily transaction-based: $45 per new construction Title 24 registration, $30 per alteration, $50–$70 per above-code certifications, $7 per performance CF1R upload, $20 per user per month for builder/contractor subscriptions, and $125–$150 one-time for EPA 608 technician certification training.

Revenue mechanics combine per-project transaction fees, monthly subscriptions, and one-time training fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer self-serve via cheers.org/app, complemented by community-led channels including a HERS/ECC Rater Job Board, Find a Pro directory, video training content, social media, and email. The company operates with 11–50 employees, no disclosed institutional funding, and no revenue disclosure, suggesting a self-funded, operationally lean business.

Name

CHEERS

Legal name

California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services

Website

https://cheers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHEERS operates California's CEC-certified online registry for Title 24 building energy code compliance, serving builders, contractors, ECC Raters, energy consultants, building departments, and homeowners with project registration, certification documentation, and above-code programs including ENERGY STAR and Zero Energy Ready Home.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Energy Code Compliance Software

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Compliance Testing & Certification (Backflow, RPZ, Cross-Connection) (BPABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Refrigerant Regulations & Documentation (HSAOAJAN), Water Heater Safety, Code Compliance & Permit Inspection Support (HSAOACAI)

Keywords

• Energy code compliance
• Title 24 documentation
• Building energy efficiency
• ENERGY STAR certification
• Online compliance registry

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Document Registration Fees: Per-project fees charged to Raters for document registration. Fees vary by project type: New Construction T24 = $45, Alteration T24 = $30. Above Code certifications: ENERGY STAR = $70, Zero Energy Ready Home = $70, Indoor AirPlus = $35, WaterSense = $35.
2. Performance Plan Upload Fees: Energy Consultants pay $7 per performance CF1R upload regardless of whether created in EnergyPro or CBECC software.
3. Builder/Contractor Subscriptions: Builders and contractors pay $20 per user per month subscription fee for access to the registry. A $50 non-Rater project registration fee applies to projects that do not require HERS or ECC Rater inspection.
4. EPA 608 Certification Training: Online training and proctored exam for EPA 608 certification. Type I/II/III = $125, Universal = $150. Includes training content, 3 exam attempts, study guide, digital certification card, and proctored exam.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CHEERS operates an online verification platform (the CHEERS Registry) where California builders, contractors, ECC Raters, energy consultants, architects, and building departments register projects and document compliance with the California Energy Code (Title 24). The platform bundles Title 24 documentation with above-code certification programs (ENERGY STAR, WaterSense, Zero Energy Ready Home, Indoor AirPlus), EPA/DOE-recognized Multifamily Review Organization services, ECC Rater training and certification, EPA 608 HVAC technician certification, and tools supporting 45L federal tax credit qualification.

Product overview

CHEERS operates as a unified compliance platform offering California Energy Code (Title 24) registry services and above-code efficiency certifications. The core platform provides the California Energy Code Registry for project registration and compliance tracking, complemented by EPA ENERGY STAR, WaterSense, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification programs. For multifamily projects nationwide, CHEERS serves as an EPA and DOE recognized Multifamily Review Organization (MRO). The platform includes supporting modules: ECC Rater Training for certification, EPA 608 Certification Course for HVAC technicians, Find a Pro directory for locating certified professionals, a Job Board for industry employment, and specialized features like Project Status Reports, Field Forms with Image Reader technology, Activity Wall collaboration tools, and 45L Tax Credit qualification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• California Energy Code Registry Online verification platform where California building professionals register projects, upload Title 24 compliance documentation, and track energy code compliance status across the project lifecycle. Used by builders, contractors, ECC Raters, energy consultants, and building departments.
• EPA ENERGY STAR Certification Certification program for new homes and apartments achieving at least 10% better energy efficiency than code (20% on average), delivered through CHEERS' EPA partnership.
• EPA WaterSense Water-efficiency certification program offered in partnership with the EPA, allowing builders to achieve water-saving standards for residential projects.
• DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Certification program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy for homes designed to use significantly less energy than standard homes, with provisions for renewable energy systems.
• ENERGY STAR and ZERH Multifamily Review Organization (MRO) Services Nationwide multifamily certification program under which CHEERS acts as an EPA/DOE-recognized Multifamily Review Organization to review documentation, provide technical assistance, and perform field assessments for ENERGY STAR and Zero Energy Ready Home certifications under ASHRAE Path or Prescriptive Path.
• ECC Rater Training and Certification Online training course and certification program that qualifies individuals to become California ECC Raters capable of performing Title 24 field verification and diagnostic testing.
• EPA 608 Certification Course Online certification course preparing HVAC/refrigeration technicians for the EPA 608 exam across Type I (small appliances), Type II (high/very high pressure), Type III (low pressure), and Universal certification tracks.
• 45L Tax Credit Qualification Service Registry-enabled service for Energy Consultants and ECC Raters to qualify ADUs, multifamily apartments, and condominium projects for the federal 45L Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit via automated DOE-approved review of uploaded compliance files.

Quantifiable outcome

• Single family homes built with 2019 standards use approximately 7% less energy; with rooftop solar, approximately 53% less energy than 2016 standards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Energy Commission (CEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe California Energy Commission certifies CHEERS as an ECC Provider for California's Energy Code Compliance Program. CHEERS operates the official online verification platform where building industry professionals register projects for Title 24 compliance.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEERS is an EPA-recognized partner implementing ENERGY STAR and WaterSense programs in California. CHEERS also holds MRO (Multifamily Review Organization) status for nationwide ENERGY STAR certification.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEERS is a DOE-recognized Multifamily Review Organization for Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) certification. DOE-approved 45L tax credit software is integrated into the CHEERS Registry.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCHEERS stores personal information securely using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure.
• ConSolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEERS partnered with ConSol to provide low-cost or no-cost ECC Rater training and certification options to help expand access and fill workforce needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EnergySoft (EnergyPro): Provides EnergyPro, a leading California Title 24 compliance software used by energy consultants to generate CF1R performance files that upload into the CHEERS registry; a direct workflow peer serving the same energy consultants.
• CBECC (California Building Energy Code Compliance): California Energy Commission's official Title 24 compliance software for generating CF1R performance files; an alternative to EnergyPro whose outputs integrate with CHEERS, making it a direct peer serving the same compliance workflow.
• CalCERTS: Former California energy code rating provider offering Title 24 compliance documentation and HERS/ECC rater registry services; historically a direct competitor to CHEERS in the same California energy code registry market.

Others

• Dandelion Energy: Residential geothermal installer whose projects often require Title 24 documentation and above-code certification; an ecosystem participant that uses platforms like CHEERS for compliance workflow.
• DVELP (now part of Ecomedes): Building product specification and energy efficiency documentation platform for commercial and residential projects; adjacent to CHEERS' compliance documentation focus in the building efficiency ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Earth Advantage: Operates green building certification programs serving Oregon and broader Pacific Northwest; provides sustainability and energy certification services comparable to CHEERS' above-code offerings.
• EnergyLogic: Energy consulting and rating firm providing HERS ratings, energy code compliance, and consulting services to builders; directly comparable rater services to CHEERS ECC Rater operations.
• Pearl Certification: National home performance and high-value asset certification company covering energy efficiency, solar, and resilience; overlaps with CHEERS on above-code certification services.

Regional players

• Build It Green: California-based nonprofit promoting green building practices and professional certification; serves overlapping audiences of builders, contractors, and energy professionals in California.

Broad incumbents

• RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network): National standards body for HERS rating and home energy efficiency; defines the rater certification framework that underpins CHEERS' ECC rater training and registry business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cheersregistry
• Facebookfacebook.com/CheersRegistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cheersregistry

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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