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Reminder – September 1, 2010 is the Deadline for Submitting Nominations for Sessions to be Offered at the 2011 RESNET Conference

August 24th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Conference, Posts and Views, RESNET News, RESNET Notes, RESNET Notes - August 2010

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

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RESNET Hears Its Rater Members – RESNET Web Site Upgraded

July 27th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Hot Topics, Posts and Views, RESNET News, RESNET Notes, RESNET Notes - July 2010

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

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Raters & Contractors

July 1st, 2010 - Posted by Stephanie DeZee under Posts and Views, Rater Information

Inspectors and contractors have always had a symbiotic and often hostile relationship. After all, contractors simply want to get the job done while the inspector is sometimes perceived as sadistically trying to make life difficult. In contrast, inspectors are simply trying to insure quality workmanship, while contractors are perceived as trying to hustle and con

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RESNET Proposes Amendments to National Home Energy Rating Standards – June 2010

June 15th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Posts and Views, RESNET News, RESNET Notes, RESNET Notes - May 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

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WE ARE HIRING IN CALIFORNIA!!!!

May 14th, 2010 - Posted by Melynda Fox-Lieby under Posts and Views

IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA & SIMI VALLEY, CA The Home Energy Advisor will be assigned to operate independently in the field conducting in-home energy audits and selling home performance solutions. The Home Energy Advisor must be skilled in the fundamentals of building science, HVAC equipment, water heating solutions, windows & doors, local incentives

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Ohio Energy Efficiency Improvements Will Create Jobs While Saving Billions

March 25th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Posts and Views

Ohio could save over $19 billion by using energy efficiency strategies that are available right now, says a study released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an independent, Washington, D.C. nonprofit research group. Ohio could also create more than 32,000 net new jobs by 2025, including well-paying trade and professional jobs

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RFP for ENERGY STAR Home Provider for the State of Idaho

February 20th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Posts and Views

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (“NEEA”) is seeking proposals for an ENERGY STAR Homes provider for the state of Idaho. The awarded contract is for May 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with an option to renew for the 2010 timeframe contingent upon performance to the contract and funding approval for NEEA’s 2010 to 2014

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