“The whole point of collaboration is that you give and take from each other, and that’s how you create things that are totally new.” – Virgil Abloh There is a logical tie between energy codes and HERS® ratings. What is the value proposition for HERS® rating companies to be involved with the International Code Council (ICC)? What qualifications do HERS® raters bring to assist code officials? May is ICC Buiding Safety Month so it is a perfect time to talk with ICC Vice President of Marketing Laurence Genest and RESNET Director of Quality Assurance Administration and Standards Laurel Elam (RESNET) on the role that HERS® raters can play in the verification of compliance to Energy Codes. We learn how a RESNET HERS® Rating company’s membership in RESNET has now doubled in value. We also cover how this ties in with the IECC/HERS® Compliance Specialist designation. To learn more or get engaged to get engaged on this topic you will find Resources available here https://www.resnet.us/about/energy-code/ Raters can see the benefits of this membership here: https://www.iccsafe.org/membership/membership-benefits/ Listen to the full episode here.
