RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Mon, 02 Mar 2020

2021 IECC May Require Lower HERS Scores and More HERS Rater Expertise

The 2021 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) may require the most stringent energy-efficient building practices of any code. Learn...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Wed, 20 Mar 2019

RESNET Written Exams Now Combined to Form National Rater Test

The RESNET written exams have been joined together to form the new and improved RESNET National Rater Test. Learn more about the updated ...

BPI Certification | Wed, 03 Oct 2018

Collier County Blower Door Testing Requirement: How to Comply

Learn about the Collier County blower door testing requirement and how it differs from the Florida state requirement, in general...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Wed, 05 Sep 2018

NC Energy Rating Index Option Now Available for Builders

The NC Energy Rating Index offers a better way to build homes, particularly with regard to energy efficiency requirements. Learn more here...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Thu, 23 Aug 2018

PA Energy Rating Index Option Now Available to Builders

The PA Energy Rating Index offers a better way to build homes, particularly with regard to energy efficiency requirements. Learn more here...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Wed, 02 May 2018

HERS Rater Jobs on the Rise in Tallahassee due to New Homes Program

The City of Tallahassee Utilities has announced a New Homes Rebate Program that will likely increase the number of HERS Rater jobs. Learn ...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Thu, 18 Jan 2018

Looking Forward to 2018 IECC Code

As we recognize the end of 2017, those of us in the home performance industry now welcome the introduction of the 2018 IECC code. Let's look...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Thu, 14 Dec 2017

RESNET Practical Simulation Exam Not Needed by Existing HERS Raters

Those who earned HERS Rater Certification before 2016 will be happy to hear that they don't have to take the RESNET Practical Simulation ...

BPI Certification | Tue, 01 Aug 2017

How Much is Blower Door Equipment? Quotes from Two Manufacturers

HVAC technicians looking to add blower door and duct leakage testing to their business services ask, how much is blower door equipment? We'...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Thu, 27 Jul 2017

Green Home Features: MLS Responds to Buyer Demands

With consumers growing more interested in energy-efficient homes, the Multiple Listing Service has added green home features to its fields. ...