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San Antonio Contractors-FREE Energy Auditor Certification

May 23rd, 2013 - Posted by Larissa Cook under Training Opportunities

The city of San Antonio is providing full financial reimbursement to residents in the CPS Energy service area. Eligible certifications include: BPI Building Analyst BPI Building Envelope RESNET Home Energy Rater (HERS) RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional Save $25 on your registration! Use Coupon Code: SAN25 Visit Green Training USA The reimbursement will be provided

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San Antonio Contractors-FREE Energy Auditor Certification

May 20th, 2013 - Posted by Larissa Cook under Training Opportunities

Are you in the San Antonio area? Are you looking to advance your career, gain certification or even begin a new career? The city of San Antonio is offering full financial reimbursement to residents in the CPS Energy service area. Eligible certifications include: BPI Building Analyst BPI Building Envelope RESNET Home Energy Rater (HERS) RESNET

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Why the Renewed Tax Credit is Much Harder to Get

May 17th, 2013 - Posted by Brett Dillon under Hot Topics, Posts and Views

In less than 5 minutes, I tell you the 2 reasons why the $2,000 tax credit for energy efficient homes is much harder to achieve in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a24fewmeZc Here’s a hint: it has absolutely nothing to do with which software tool is used! This post was submitted by Brett Dillon.

RaterFest! Register Today and Take Advantage of Our Early Bird Discount!

May 14th, 2013 - Posted by Meagan Foster under Upcoming Events

Join EnergyLogic for their 5th annual RaterFest!, an incredible retreat for home energy professionals. This year’s event will feature 14 of our industry’s top presenters, including Mark LaLiberte and Sam Rashkin. Check out all the info here: http://energylogicacademy.com/e-pro/raterfest-2/ Our early bird special is only available for a few more days – register before May 31st

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Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2014 RESNET Building Performance Conference

May 7th, 2013 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

The 2014 RESNET Building Performance Conference will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on February 24 – 26, 2014. The theme of the 2014 RESNET Conference is “Power of Performance”.  The annual RESNET Conference is the national event focusing on home energy ratings and building performance. Being a sponsor or an exhibitor at the 2014 RESNET

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RESNET Enters Into Memorandum of Understanding with the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) on Infrared Thermography for the Inspection of Residential Buildings

May 7th, 2013 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

RESNET has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNET) that will result in the certification of certified RESNET Home Energy Raters to conduct infrared thermography for residential buildings. The RESNET-ANST MOU provides for the following: Working cooperatively with RESNET, ANST will develop an ASNT Level II certification in

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RESNET Proposes Standard Amendment to Update RESNET National Buildings Registry Requirement – Deadline for Comments is Wednesday, May 29, 2013

May 7th, 2013 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

Section 102.1.4.12 of the RESNET home energy rating standards require that all Home Energy Rating Providers shall collect and upload the Energy Simulation File for each home rated by each Certified Rater to RESNET using the RESNET Buildings Registry.   RESNET is proposing an amendment that will spell out what information will be uploaded to the

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