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Benefits of Building a Healthier Home with Indoor airPLUS Webinar

May 4th, 2012 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

Benefits of Building a Healthier Home with Indoor airPLUS Webinar Sponsored by RESNET and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) June 5, 2012 1:00 p.m. EST Learn how to sell the value of healthier homes.  Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes; 1 in 5 of your potential customers

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Certified HERS Rater Training!

May 1st, 2012 - Posted by Fox Energy Specialists under Training Opportunities

…become a Certified HERS Rater in only 6 days! Fox Energy Specialists’ new Home Energy Rater Certification Training format has turned out to be a huge success! With a student pass ratio of over 90%, Fox Energy Specialists has fined tuned its training structure so you will not only be prepared to pass the RESNET

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RESNET Seeking Public Comments of Proposed Amendment on Definition of Confirmed and Projected Ratings

April 30th, 2012 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

RESNET Standards require all rated features of ratings from plans be confirmed through field inspection upon completion of construction of the home. Such ratings are to be labeled as” from plans” (RESNET Standards section 102.1.4.1). The label is inaccurate in that it suggests only a rating projected from plans It does not necessarily promote the

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In Memory – Bion D. Howard, Advocate for Building Performance and Home Energy Ratings

April 30th, 2012 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

The building performance industry has lost another friend with the passing of Bion D. Howard.  Bion was a tireless advocate of home energy ratings and building science. His background includes service with the National Association of Home Builders, the Alliance to Save Energy, NAHB Research Center, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institute for Standards and

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Agenda Now Available! Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting

April 27th, 2012 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News, Upcoming Events

Register now for the third annual Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting, scheduled for July 24–26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible! Click here for more information and to register. The draft agenda for the upcoming Summer 2012 Building America Technical Update Meeting is now available! Click

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RESNET Teams with TRA Certification International to Provide Home Energy Ratings For Modular Housing

April 24th, 2012 - Posted by RESNET under RESNET News

RESNET and TRA Certification International have teamed up to improve the energy performance of modular homes. TRA Certification International is an international accredited independent Registrar of Quality Systems in the field of systems-built dwellings which includes design review, certification and inspection services.  The company provides these services to hundreds of modular home manufacturers.  These production

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Energy Audit Equipment for Sale (Southern California)

April 20th, 2012 - Posted by John Schuller under Classifieds

We have the following slightly used equipment for sale: Fluke TIR1 IR Camera Retrotec Q46 Blower Door w manometer Retrotec Q36 Duct Blaster Delmhorst Moisture Meter Bacharach Tech 60 Combustion Analyzer TIF 3220 Thermo Anbemometer and IR Thermometer Visual Optics 72″ Video Based Inspection Scope $9000 total or we will sell the IR Camera seperately

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