Homebuyers in Vermont can now easily find energy efficient homes. The Northern New England Real Estate Network (NNEREN) has added fields to its MLS that allows REALTORS® to include energy efficiency improvements, Home Energy Rating scores, ENERGY STAR® Home and green building certifications to listings. “This is an excellent feature that will encourage energy efficiency
Raters Can Receive Required Professional Development Training by Attending the 2011 RESNET Building Performance Conference
Effective on January 1, 2010, RESNET standards require that certified raters must meet professional development requirements every three years. Certified raters can meet this new requirement by attending sessions of the 2011 RESNET Building Performance Conference. RESNET has adopted new procedures for documenting attendance of conference sessions. The conference program will contain a space by
RESNET Adopts Policy to Allow BPI Approved Proctors to Proctor the RESNET Online Rater Test
The RESNET Training and Education Committee has adopted a policy that will allow Building Performance Institute (BPI) proctors to proctor the online RESNET National Rater Test. RESNET Accredited Rater Training Providers will now have the additional option of having a BPI Approved Proctor to proctor the rater test in addition to libraries, schools, colleges or
Raters – How to Find Training Opportunities for Meeting RESNET’s Professional Development Requirements
Raters outside the state of California are required to have eighteen hours of RESNET approved professional development credits every three years. To view RESNET approved rater professional development opportunities, click on http://archive.resnet.us/rater/ce_credits/events/default.aspx RESNET is continually approving rater professional development training courses so check back on the site often. Only RESNET accredited rater training providers are
RESNET Adopts Guidelines for Combustion Safety Testing and Developing Work Orders
With the growing interest by consumers, utilities and governments in comprehensive retrofits, the RESNET Board of Directors has adopted the “RESNET Interim Guidelines for Combustion Appliance Testing and Writing Work Scope”. The guidelines provide an opportunity for RESNET certified home energy raters and energy auditors to be trained and certified to undertake combustion appliance testing
RESNET and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Enters Into Strategic Partnership to Promote Improvements in Home Energy Performance
RESNET Executive Director Steve Baden and ACCA President Paul T.Stalknecht with MOU RESNET and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to promote home energy performance in the U.S. The major components of the MOU include supporting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its implementation of
