The Changing Role of a Rater

One man's history of HERS from the beginning to now.

The Changing Role of a Rater

Author: Daran Wastchak

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December 29, 2013

One man's history of HERS from the beginning to now. [continue reading]

Our industry is under pressure to improve the skills and knowledge of our workforce. These improvements will increase the quality and rigor of the service we provide the various programs and our clients. [continue reading]

Raters at the Roundtable

Author: Roger Hahn

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November 07, 2010

This third article in a series about rebuilding in the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina focuses on a program in Louisiana that enlists RESNET raters to promote energy efficiency and help grow the home performance market. [continue reading]

Policy Collaboratives: Drivers of Green Building and Energy Efficiency in California

Author: Elise Hunter

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September 03, 2010

Despite the best efforts of governments, builders and developers are often left in the dark about changes to local building codes and initiatives. There are ways to turn the light on. [continue reading]

Moving Back Home to New Orleans

Author: Roger Hahn

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September 03, 2010

Project Home Again develops a replicable model for post-Katrina rebuilding. [continue reading]

RESNET Launches New Web Site

Author: Laurel Elam

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September 02, 2010

RESNET recently launched a new web site that updates its professional image, provides a wealth of information for both homeowners and industry, and makes it easier to find the information you want. To simplify navigation, ... [continue reading]

California's Advanced Homes Program

Author: Steve Mann

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September 01, 2010

California is slowly moving toward net zero energy construction, defined as building structures that produce as much energy on-site as they consume. The Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan of the California Public Utilities Commission (... [continue reading]

Time-of-Sale Energy Labeling of Homes: A Concept

Author: Philip Fairey

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July 01, 2010

In 2003, the European Commission passed the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)—perhaps the first mandatory implementation of time-of-sale energy labeling of buildings. To date, the United States has not followed suit. However, recent ... [continue reading]