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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. ...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Energy Code Compliance Certification for HERS Raters

Certified RESNET HERS Raters often work with builders on energy code compliance verification, which is why there's now a code certification ...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Thu, 06 Jul 2017

Earn 12 RESNET CEUs at NCBPA Conference

Are you a certified RESNET HERS Rater looking for continuing education opportunities? Yes, you need 18 hours of CEUs. Several conferences, ...

RESNET HERS Rater Certification | Tue, 13 Jun 2017

Over 200 MA Municipalities Adopt Stretch Code

Massachusetts is a leader for residential energy efficiency, evident through its adoption of the Stretch Code - an appendix to the state ...

BPI Certification | Tue, 16 May 2017

Blower Door Equipment Discount from Retrotec Now Available

We have partnered with Retrotec to offer a blower door equipment discount for our students taking BPI training and RESNET HERS Rater courses...