July 2004
RESNET Needs Your Input: Sessions That Should be Offered at the 2005 RESNET Conference
The
RESNET Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings,
residential energy efficiency financing, and building performance business
development. The 2005 RESNET Conference will take place on February 28 - March
2, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas. Make plans now for three days of networking,
learning, sharing and enjoying exciting San Antonio.
RESNET needs your input on sessions that should be offered at the 2005 RESNET Conference.
The theme of the 2005 RESNET Conference is "Prospering In Changing Times". The energy rating and building performance industries are at a critical cross roads. There are a number of changes that will take place over the next year that will impact the rating industry including:
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Proposed changes to the national energy rating standards
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The changes to the International Energy Conservation Code
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New federal air conditioner efficiency requirements
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More rigorous rating quality assurance procedures
While these events will change the way the rating scores and how ratings are conducted, they also present new opportunities. Those firms that understand these changes and position their business to take advantage of the opportunities they present will be position to gain the greatest profit in the future. The 2005 RESNET Conference will review the changes in the rating industry, discuss their implications, and explore how to position a rating business to profit from the new opportunities.
RESNET is seeking suggestions of sessions and presenters that should be featured at the 2005 RESNET Conference. RESNET has established a sessions nomination submission page on its web site at The deadline for submitting sessions to be considered is August 1, 2004. For a listing of sessions offered at the 2004 RESNET Conference click on
RESNET is now seeking organizations to be conference sponsors, supporters and exhibitors. For information on sponsorship opportunities go to http://www.natresnet.org/conference/2005/supporter.htm
RESNET has posted a 2005 RESNET Conference web site. The site includes information on:
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Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
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Conference Theme
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Conference Registration
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Conference Hotel Reservation Information
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Conference Logistics
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Information About Our Host City, San Antonio
For 2005 RESNET Conference information, click on http://www.natresnet.org/conference/default.htm
Now is the Time to Take Advantage of RESNET's Business Owners and Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
Having
adequate insurance coverage is a small investment for a rating business’
peace of mind.
A rater faces financial liability exposure from potential damage to a home during an inspection or errors or emissions in making recommendations. If such a situation occurs your business could be drained in fending off a law suite or paying damages.
RESNET is making reliable protection for security of a rating business affordable for its members. RESNET in concert with J.R. Parck, Inc. is offering for its members business owners policy that includes general liability and property loss insurance and professional liability insurance . The RESNET business owners package annual premium will vary by state but will not exceed $500 annually. This is a real bargain for raters. Not only it is 69% less expensive that the average annual premium for general liability reported in Home Energy magazine but it also includes property loss coverage
The RESNET professional liability coverage has an annual premium averaging $2,700 (55% less than the average reported in Home Energy). RESNET has also arranged for financing of the premiums at a very affordable rate.
Both the business owners and professional liability premiums can vary depending on the size of the rating enterprise and the nature of its operations. Raters, rating providers, rater training providers and rating software developers are eligible for this coverage. For more information go to
http://www.natresnet.org/insurance/default.htmRESNET urges the rating industry to be properly insured. RESNET members can take advantage of this affordable insurance coverage by clicking on
http://www.natresnet.org/insurance/application.htm. You will be sent an application for coverage by JR Parck, Inc. and the company will assist the raters’’ business with the application process.You must be a current member of RESNET to qualify for the insurance coverage. If you are not a RESNET member, join today. You can join RESNET on-line by clicking on
http://www.natresnet.org/inside/mem_form.asp?type=Rater Protect your business, protect your future, sign up for proper insurance coverage today. Rater Re-Certification Training Opportunities to be Offered at EEBA's 2004 Building Solutions Conference
Raters
are required to have 12 hours of continuing education as part of their
re-certification. In conjunction with the 2004 Energy & Environmental
Building Association (EEBA) Conference, on Saturday, October 23,
2004, RESNET is offering a four hour continuing education course track that
will feature:
Attend this session and learn the new opportunities presented to the rating industry and how to position your business to profit from them.
The 2004 EEBA Building Solutions Conference will be taking place on October 20 - 23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. For more information go to
www.eeba.org/conference/.
July Member News
+ Northeast Rater Training Opportunity
+ Colorado Houses That Work Seminars
+ Applications for 2005 Energy Value Housing Award Due August 9, 2004
+ Canadian Housing Technology E-News
+ 2004 National Workshop on State Building Energy Codes
+ Super Good Cents Market Progress Evaluation Report
+ Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings Conference
+ Video Demonstrations of Best Practices for Flashing Window Installations
+ Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
View these news features at http://www.natresnet.org/news/mn2004-07.htm
Newly Accredited Rating Providers
+ Energy Inspectors (Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Puerto Rico)
+ Energy Rated Homes Mountain West (Texas)
+ Home Energy Partners, Inc. (North Carolina)
Renewed Accredited Rating Providers
+ Energy Checkup
+ Shelter Source
View these updates at http://www.natresnet.org/accred/registry.htm
Updates on Certified Rater Directory
+ Alabama
+ Georgia
+ Kentucky
+ Mississippi
+ North Carolina
+ Tennessee
+ Virginia
View these updates at http://www.natresnet.org/dir/raters/default.htm
Renewed Accredited Rating Software Tools
+ Energy Checkup Server
View this update at http://www.natresnet.org/accred/software.htm
New RESNET Members
+ Builders Choice Diagnostic Services, LLC
+ Building Diagnostics
+ Home Energy Partners, Inc.
+ Lightly Treading, Inc.
+ North Fork Retrofit/Solar Options
+ Performance Building Consulting, Inc.
+ Progressive Energy Solutions, Inc.
+ Zero Draft Building Comfort Systems
View these new members listings at http://www.natresnet.org/dir/members/default.htm
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