The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all Home Energy Raters to complete EPA training on Version 3 of ENERGY STAR for Homes to be able to certify ENERGY STAR homes after January 1, 2012. The training must be completed by an EPA trained RESNET accredited Rater Training Provider. RESNET has posted an online map where
The City of New York Launches Sustainable Contractor Designation Program – Recognizes RESNET Energy Smart Contractors
The New York City Buildings Department launched the Sustainable Contractor Designation Program, a new initiative that identifies trade licensees who demonstrate knowledge in sustainable practices through third-party certifications and agree to promote the use of green technologies to their customers. Those licensees who the Department indentifies as sustainable will have an icon in the shape
NVR, Inc. Commits Its Home Building Companies to Market Their Homes HERS Index
NVR, Inc., one of the largest homebuilders in the nation has committed its four divisions to have all of their homes energy rated by certified RESNET home energy raters and market their home’s HERS Index. NVR is the parent company for Ryan Homes. Ryan Homes builds homes in Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey,
Associated Press Runs Story about how Builders are Using Home Energy Ratings to Convince Consumers to Buy New Homes
Builders across the nation are seeing energy efficiency as a key to reaching consumers in a tight housing market. Large builders such as Centex Homes, Del Webb Communities, Meritage Homes and Pulte Homes have been committing to having all of their homes energy rated and marketing their homes’ HERS Index. The Associated Press reported on
Andy Gordon of the Washington State University Energy Program Appointed Chairman of New RESNET Accreditation Committee
The recent amendment of the RESNET Standards created a new RESNET standing committee, the RESNET Accreditation Committee. The committee will be responsible for the review and approval of applications for accreditation to be RESNET providers. Provider accreditation was previously handled by the Quality Assurance and Training and Education Committees. The RESNET Board of Directors has
RESNET Posts Map of Version 3 of ENERGY STAR Rater Training Opportunities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all Home Energy Raters must complete EPA training on Version 3 of ENERGY STAR for Homes to be able to certify ENERGY STAR homes after January 1, 2012. The training must be completed by an EPA trained RESNET accredited Rater Training Provider. RESNET has posted an online map where
EPA Announces That There is No Single Program for Credentialing Professionals for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program – Door Now Open for RESNET Raters and ENERGY SMART Contractors
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is a federal program to encourage whole house energy improvements to existing homes. In the past, EPA posted documents that listed the Building Performance Institute (BPI) as the only organization that could credential energy auditors or contractors for the program. In a March 2, 2011 announcement,
