Co-owner, Operations

Raymond Hernandez

Photo of Raymond Hernandez, Co-owner, Operations of Absolute Efficiency Group, Southern California's leading firm in building performance inspections and energy consultations. Services include ECC/HERS Ratings, Verifications, and Tests; HVAC Air Balancing; Mechanical Acceptance Testing; Lighting Controls Acceptance Testing; LEED for Homes certifications; ENERGY STAR certifications; GreenPoint Rated certifications; Large compartmentalization/large blower door; existing conditions; BPI Ratings; Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac audits; Efficient Energy Mortgage Ratings.

As one of the founding members of Absolute Efficiency Group, Raymond Hernandez serves as the Co-owner, Operations. Having joined during the company’s inception, he began by conducting energy inspections for single-family residences as California’s green building standards were taking shape.

His core strengths lie in technical field operations, complex building diagnostics, and expanding service capabilities to match evolving compliance landscapes. Raymond specializes in high-performance building science and advanced environmental rating systems.

At Absolute Efficiency Group, he oversees field operations and was instrumental in scaling the firm’s reach from residential ratings into comprehensive energy consultation services. His leadership drove the expansion of specialized verifications, including LEED, ENERGY STAR, and Large Compartmentalization testing, solidifying Absolute Efficiency Group’s standing across complex commercial and residential projects.

Certifications

LEED® AP for Homes, LEED® Green Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily and Single Family, TAB Air Balancing, Large Compartmentalization Testing (ASTM E779, E1827, & E3158), Mechanical Acceptance Testing and CHEERS.