Addendum 76 updates the edition of Standard 301 from 301-2019 to 301-2022 for the basis of the HERS Index® rating. It also adopts ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2022 Addendum A, Renewable Energy Certificates, and Addendum B, CO2e Index. The Standard and two addenda have also been adopted by the 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. The public comment period will begin July 12, 2024, and end August 11, 2024. Comments will only be accepted on changes indicated by strike through and underlined text in red print in the file. To review the draft Addendum, click on Draft PDS-01, MINHERS Addendum 76, Adoption of ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2022 To submit your comments, click on “SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE” below. Comments are posted in real time and you will be able to review comments by clicking on “VIEW COMMENTS HERE” below. Tips and Reminders for Submitting Public Comments Comments must pertain to the changes shown in the draft as either strike-through or underlined text in red print. Comments not on the changes under consideration will be rejected. Comments should include a specific proposed change to the text of the draft open for comment and an explanation sufficient for the review committees to understand the commenter’s concern or objection. Proposed added text must be underlined and text proposed to be removed must be shown using strike-through. If not submitted in this format, the public comment may be rejected. Do not submit comments on other chapters or on sections or proposed changes that are not identified as open for public comment by red print. Comments not on the proposal under consideration will be rejected. If you submit public comment representing the collective interests of a group of stakeholders, you are encouraged to submit ONE public comment and identify all stakeholders in that comment. While not required, this expedites the ability of the committees to respond to commenters in a timely manner. Public comments are reviewed by committees comprised of volunteer members, that are Raters, Providers, Software Developers and other industry and public interest stakeholders. They are not reviewed by RESNET Staff. Most amendments to RESNET standards are proposed by industry and public stakeholders not RESNET. To learn more about submitting proposed amendments visit this page: https://www.resnet.us/about/standards/submit-proposed-amendments/ SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE The public comment is closed. VIEW COMMENTS HERE Entry Date: July 15, 2024 at 10:53 AMFull Name: Brian BrianAffiliation: Residential Energy Management ServicesAddress: 7605 Bergamo Ave Sarasota, Florida 34238Phone Number: 9412034750Email: brian@remsvc.comPage Number: 3 of 7Section/Table/Figure Number: 303.1 Exception 3Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: GeneralComment:Exception 3 as marked still retains references to MINHERS Addendum 53f, which are probably not needed any longer since that content was intentionally integrated with Std 301-2022. In fact, since Std 310 is directly referenced within Std 301, the entire Exception 3 is redundant and could be deleted. Proposed Change to Amendment:Strike Exception 3 entirely. Entry Date: August 8, 2024 at 1:36 PMFull Name: Karla KarlaAffiliation: Steven Winter Associates, Inc.Address: 55 North Water Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854Phone Number: 203-246-2880Email: kbutterfield@swinter.comPage Number: pg 3Section/Table/Figure Number: Exception 4Comment Intent: ObjectionComment Type: TechnicalComment:I understand the 1st sentence is added to align with Addendum 78 and the phase-out of sampling for single family homes, duplexes and townhomes. I believe “Dwelling” would be a better term, since as defined in ANSI 301 and Appendix B-Glossary of Terms, this would include both single family homes and duplexes. Alternatively, “one- and two-family homes” could be used – whatever the language, it should be the same as the text used in Section 600.2 (which is being revised in Addendum 78.) I disagree with the second sentence being added. I support no longer using the MF Guidelines for sampling once 301-2022 is required. I also support using the new testing and inspection procedures approved in Addendum 46. However, the selection of unit types and the worst-case configuration should follow ANSI 301-2022 and should not be superseded by the recently approved Sections 604 and 605. If the industry feels like it should be changed, it should be changed within 7.1.4.4 of the 301 Standard, not within Chapter 6 of MINHERS. Proposed Change to Amendment:See attached file.
