EEBA’s Houses That Work Program and RESNET are proud to team up and provide you with the opportunity to earn valuable CEU’s and attend a session for free! Click on a session below to register. Two complimentary registrations for each upcoming HTW Session are available for RESNET Raters on a first-come first serve basis. Locations
New Report on Progress on Implementation of European Union’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The European Union has adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) which requires all buildings in Europe to be energy rated at the time of sale or change of occupancy. The EPBD Concerted Action has released a report, “Implementing the EPBD – Featuring Country Reports 2010” which contains reports from each nation on the
ASHRAE Seeking Public Comments on Draft Standard for Existing Buildings
ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society are revising ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 100-2006, Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings, to provide greater guidance and a more comprehensive approach to the retrofit of existing buildings for increased energy efficiency. The standard is open for public review until May 25, 2011. Visit the Draft ASHREA Standard for Existing Homes
RESNET Comprehensive Retrofit Case Study – Mecca Residence – Southern Maryland
Melanie Mecca is an environmentally conscious homeowner who suspected that her home had significant energy-loss problems. She was especially worried about her garage, which leaked cold air into the rest of the home. Ms. Mecca is an IT professional who values straightforward, analytical methods to diagnose problems, create a plan of action, and then execute
Efficiency First Message to RESNET Members
Over the past two years, we have witnessed many opportunities to develop the existing residential efficiency market. As the market place continues to grow, it is essential that we unite the industry. When the talk of the Home Star legislation came out, RESNET, along with BPI and others stood side-by-side with Efficiency First. At that
RESNET and Energy and Environmental Building Alliance Enters Partnership to Promote Building Science
RESNET and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) have entered into an agreement to share resources to foster building science education opportunities. EEBA is considered the nation’s premier building science information source. It is recognized for its series of builder handbooks, the regional Houses that Work seminars and the annual EEBA Excellence in Building
Invitation for Raters to Participate in the 2012 EnergyValue Housing Award
RESNET and the NAHB Research Center have teamed up to promote the 2012 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) competition through RESNET Raters. One lucky Rater will win their 2012 RESNET dues paid! Have you tested and verified highly energy efficient homes built or remodeled after January, 31, 2009? Could the builders/remodelers of those homes benefit from
