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RESNET Revises the Home Energy Rating Standards of Practice

Jun 17, 2014

The RESNET Home Energy Rating Standards of Practice guides home energy raters and auditors in the inspection and testing of a home’s energy performance. The Standards of Practice are adopted by the RESNET Board of Directors to help clients of rating services understand what is and what is not required in a home energy audit/rating.

The RESNET Home Energy Rating Standards of Practice addresses:

  • Scope of standard
  • Limitations of rater responsibilities
  • Additional services that a rater may provide
  • Minimum rated features of a home
  • The rating report
  • Rater financial interest disclosure
  • General limitations and exclustions

On June 18, 2014, the RESNET Board of Directors revised the standards of practice.  The revision are to put the standard in compliance with ANSI – RESNET 301-14,  The revised document is posted at RESNET Home Energy Rating Standards of Practice