Across the nation the RESNET HERS® Index Score is fast becoming a part of the mainstream in the housing market. Homebuilders are having their homes energy rated and are marketing the HERS® Index Scores of their homes. Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are incorporating the HERS® Index Scores in their listings and code jurisdictions are recognizing a HERS® Index Score as a building energy code compliance option. A key priority of RESNET in 2016 is to continue this momentum. A special feature of the 2016 RESNET Building Performance Conference is a track on “Mainstreaming the HERS® Index in the Housing Market”. The 2016 RESNET Building Performance Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the latest developments and how the industry can spur the mainstreaming of the HERS® Index. Sessions that will be offered on this subject include: A Highly Successful State Level Collaboration around the RESNET HERS® Index New Tools for Builders to Market Their Homes with the HERS® Index Mainstreaming the HERS® Index in the Housing Market – The RESNET – Appraisal Institute Partnership Communicating about HERS® to Appraisers and Real Estate Sales Agents Appraisal Bootcamp on Valuing Energy Efficient Improvements Expand Your Business – Making the Realtor your NEW BEST FRIEND Better Buildings, Better Sales, Better Business High-Performance Lending Meets High-Performance Building – Market Update: Green Energy Mortgages & Green Appraisal Valuations Realizing the Market Value for High Performance Homes: Reports from the Field Expand Your Business- Why and How to Market the Health and Safety of Buildings Residential Energy Guarantee – Don’t Just Say Its Energy Efficient – Guarantee It! A New Frontier for RESNET – Expanding RESNET’s Services to Rural America Beyond the HERS® Index: Exploring Data and Marketing Opportunities Now You Know Combustion Safety. Expand Your Market Potential by Entering the Existing Homes Market How the U.S. Army Is Using the HERS® Score to Incentivize Energy Reduction RESNET has posted the listing of core conference sessions along with a description of each session and each session’s presenters. To download the listing of sessions, click on 2016 RESNET Conference Core Conference Sessions Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on the latest information and network with the leaders of the home energy rating and building performance industry. Join the Commitment to Excellence. Register for the conference today at 2016 RESNET Conference Remember January 29, 2016 is the deadline for the special “early bird” conference registration discount. For more information go to 2016 RESNET Building Performance Conference .
