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Free Digital Copies of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code Available
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has provided funding to furnish free digital copies of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code® (2009 IECC). This free download is meant to support the building energy efficiency goals of DOE’s Building Technologies Program, as well as those found within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.DOE assists states and
RESNET Proposes Amendment on Lighting, Appliance and Miscellaneous Energy Usage Profiles
RESNET home energy ratings considers all energy uses of a home including lighting, appliances and plug loads of miscellaneous energy uses such as clothes washers and dryers. A comprehensive DOE-funded study of miscellaneous loads in residential buildings conducted by the Florida Solar Energy Center and National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that these loads are significantly
Reminder: October 29, 2010 is the Deadline for the Nomination of Candidates for the RESNET Board
The RESNET By-Laws provides for staggered terms of office for board members. The following seats’ term expire on December 31, 2010: Rating Provider Representatives (2 Seats) Rating Software Provider Representative (1 Seats) Rater Representatives (3 seats) Associate Member Representative (1 Seat) The RESNET By-Laws requires that a Nominations Committee recommend a slate of candidates for the membership’s
Reminder – September 1, 2010 is the Deadline for Submitting Nominations for Sessions to be Offered at the 2011 RESNET Conference
The 2011 RESNET Building Performance Conference will take place in Orlando, Florida on February 28 to March 2, 2011. The theme of the 2010 RESNET Conference is “Shaping the Future.“ RESNET’s goal is to make the annual conference a memorable learning experience for attendees. RESNET is seeking nominations for sessions and presenters to be offered
RESNET Hears Its Rater Members – RESNET Web Site Upgraded
By Laurel Elam, RESNET RESNET rater members, we have heard you. Over the past few months we have received a number of suggestions on how to improve the new RESNET website and better meet the needs of our rater members. In response to your input, we have implemented the following: The premium directory listing zip
RESNET Proposes Amendments to National Home Energy Rating Standards – June 2010
RESNET has submitted a set of proposed amendments to the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards for the standard amendment public review and comment process. The proposed amendments are: Revision of Proposed RESNET Thermographic Inspections of Buildings Standards – The RESNET Thermographic Inspections Standards Drafting Working Group drafted a standard for IR inspections. The