The purpose of this amendment is to rewrite Appendix A to reflect the changes in Chapter 3 and Chapter 8 (Performance Testing) of the RESNET Standards, as well as enhance the insulation inspection and grading requirements with content created by the Technical Committee Chair’s Insulation Industry Council, comprised of representatives of the North American Insulation
DOE Challenge Home Technical Training I – Programming the Target Home! Webinar on May 23
Reserve your Webinar seat now for May 23rd 11:30 AM – 1 PM ET at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/358899472 Presenters: Sam Rashkin, U.S. DOE; James Lyons, Newport Partners, LLC The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Challenge Home label is the symbol of excellence in home building. Based on a foundation of comprehensive home performance, the program provides a
Momentum Growing for RESNET HERS Index – New Regional and State Builders Making Commitment to Having All of Their Homes Energy Rated and Marketing Their Homes HERS Index Score in April
An increasing number of builders are taking advantage of the RESNET HERS Index. Over the past month, builders in states ranging from Arizona to Florida have entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with RESNET. In the MOUs, the builders commit to having their homes energy rated by a certified RESNET rater and marketing their homes’
New Guide for Appraisers Factors Energy Efficiency Into Property Valuations
The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Appraisal Institute have released an updated an appraiser’s guide to factoring energy performance into real estate valuation. The guide is titled, Recognition of Energy Costs and Energy Performance in Real Property Valuation. The organizations point out that demand for green and energy-efficient buildings has risen noticeably. As
Homebuilders Association of Lexington Becomes First Homebuilder Association to Make the RESNET HERS Index Commitment
RESNET has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Homebuilders Association of Lexington. The MOU is the first with a homebuilders association in the nation. In the MOU the Kentucky builder association commits all of their builder members to have all of their homes energy rated and market their homes’ HERS Index Score.
HERS Rater Field Training
Successful completion of this training will satisfy the second step required for RESNET Rater Certification. Please note that the third and final step (minimum 3 Probationary Ratings) is to be performed under a candidate’s HERS Provider and is not included in this course. Tuition: $1000 ($900 for HERS Rater Online Training Alumni) If you would
ENERGY STAR version 3 online training
Join us for EnergyLogic’s next ENERGY STAR version 3 training on May 24-25, 2012. This training covers the new requirements of ENERGY STAR for New Homes version 3 program. Detailed presentations are given on ENERGY STAR v3, thermal enclosure rater checklist, HVAC quality installation rater checklist, water management builder checklist, and problem solving for the
