There is great interest at the local, state and national level in labeling a home’s energy performance at the time of listing. This would provide consumers an opportunity to compare a home’s energy performance when purchasing a home. RESNET is forming a Building Performance Task Force to make recommendations to the RESNET Board on adopting
RESNET Adopts Guidelines for Qualified Builders and Contractors
In the past, there has been a gap between a quality energy audit and actual improvements being made to the home. An energy auditor or rater would inspect and test the home and leave recommendations for energy improvements to the homeowner. The homeowner would then have to fend for themselves to find a qualified contactor. Consumers are
2-day BPI Training for HERS Raters in Asheville, NC
Upcoming Classes in AshevilleGet HERS & BPI in One Trip!May 2-7: HERS Rater Training May 10-11: BPI Analyst Training for HERS Raters Whats the Difference Between HERS & BPI? Both of these certifications are invaluable when it comes to the home auditing industry. Both trainings/certifications cover the basics of building science. HERS Rater training includes a strong
Despite Downturn in the U.S. Housing Market, the Number of Homes Rated Increased in 2009
The U.S. housing market is suffering one if its worse economic downturns in history. In 2009, 374,000 new homes were sold, down from the 485,000 in 2008. Despite this economic downturn in the construction, the number of homes rated through the RESNET standards has increased. In 2009 116,283 homes were rated, a jump from 2008,
BPI Trainings for HERS Raters
Hello all! We would like to let you know about several BPI trainings we, Building Performance Engineering, are offering in Boone, NC in the coming weeks–two of which are specifically geared towards HERS Raters: Envelope Professional for Building Analysts; May 3-5, 2010; Boone, NC Building Analyst for HERS Raters; May 5-7, 2010; Boone, NC Building Analyst for
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