What's New At RESNET

 

U.S. Department of Energy Becomes a 2004 RESNET Conference Sponsor:  Momentum Building for the 2004 RESNET Conference

 

The RESNET Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, residential energy efficiency financing, and building performance business development. The 2004 RESNET Conference will bring together the national experts on home energy ratings, energy mortgages, and high performance homes from across the nation.  The conference is rapidly growing momentum.  The U.S. Department of Energy's Building America has signed on as a conference sponsor joining the following organizations that have committed to supporting the conference:

 

Conference Sponsors

Department of Energy Building America Program

Fannie Mae

EPA ENERGY STAR Homes Program

 

Conference Patron

Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems

 

Supporters

Architectural Energy Corporation

Cardinal Glass Industries

ConSol

Energy Rated Homes of Utah

IBACOS, Inc.

MaGrann Associates

NSpects

Nelrod Company

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

TexEnergy Solutions

Thermo-Scan Inspections

 

The RESNET Conference presents an exciting opportunity to boost the movement toward market-driven residential energy efficiency initiatives. You can show your organization’s leadership in this effort being a 2004 RESNET Conference supporter or exhibitor.

You can support the 2004 RESNET Conference through the following options:

Conference Sponsor -- Conference sponsorships are $5,000 and offer premier recognition in all conference publicity and program information included in the conference packet a complimentary conference exhibit booth and two complimentary conference registrations are included as well.

Conference Supporter -- Conference supporters are $1,000 and offer recognition in all conference publicity and one complimentary conference registration.

Conference Exhibitor -- Conference exhibitors are $750 and offer booth space at the Conference exhibit room and one complimentary conference registration.

Combo Supporter/Exhibitor Package -- Combo/Exhibitor Packages are $1,500 and offer recognition in all publicity, booth space and two complimentary conference registrations.

To become a 2004 RESNET supporter, please down load the registration form by clicking on http://www.natresnet.org/conference/2004/supporter.htm complete the form and faxing it to RESNET at 760-806-9449.

RESNET Has Joined the 2003 EEBA Conference

The 2003 EEBA Building Solutions Conference will take place on October 15 - 18, 2003 at the Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort in Lincolnahire, Illinois. As part of its partnership with EEBA RESNET will host a special one day session that will focus on rating business development. The special RESNET Session is sponsored by the Energy Conservatory and will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information and the schedule for the RESNET session click on http://www.natresnet.org/eeba2003.htm  Make plans to join RESNET at the 2003 EEBA Conference!

 New England Energy Raters - Enhance Your Rating Toolkit and Expand Your Business at Affordable Comfort for New England

New England Energy Raters  -  Make plans now to attend the 3rd “Affordable Comfort for New England” regional training to be held October 1- 2, 2003 at Westford Regency Inn, Westford, MA.  If you take time to attend one event this fall, this is your opportunity for great information, great networking, and to get those RESNET Continuing Education Units' out of the way.

Along with the best practices in building performance and assessing energy efficiency, this two-day, hands-on training will feature a special session of interest to energy raters, “Rating Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings.”  Presented by multifamily rating experts, Richard Faesy, Bruce Harley and Don Swift, this session will explore ways that energy rating assumptions for single family homes do and do not apply to low-rise multifamily buildings.

From the  "How to" details that make a job effective to the business side of home performance, it will all be right there at this training. Look for other great features, including demonstrations, a contractor/crew competition, and trade show. 

Check out the agenda, presenters, and RESNET continuing education opportunities online August 4 - http://www.affordablecomfort.org/html/acNE03.html or call 1-800-344-4866, Ext. 10.  Space is limited, so sign up early. This event is presented by Affordable Comfort, Inc., in cooperation with RESNET, the NE HERS Alliance, and a coalition of New England organizations.

 

RESNET Adopts Rating Code of Ethics

 

The RESNET accredited home energy rating providers are committed to providing quality and professional services to their customers and the public. On June 6, 2003, the RESNET Board of Directors adopted the Rating Code of Ethics.  The Code of Ethics sets forth principles and rules of conduct enforced by RESNET through specific procedures contained in its Accreditation Standards. RESNET accredited rating providers are responsible for informing their certified raters of the code and enforcing the code’s provisions.

The code covers the following principles:

• Professional conduct
• Representation of services and fees
• Conflicts of interest

To download the RESNET Code of Ethics click on http://www.natresnet.org/ethics.htm

 

Updates to RESNET's Web Site:

 

2004 RESNET Conference

 

+    About Our Host City: San Diego - Things to do in San Diego during the RESNET Conference including links to:

    *    San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau

    *    San Diego Arts & Entertainment Guide

    *    San Diego Zoo

    *    Sea World

    *    LaJolla Birch Aquarium

    *    Old Town

    *    Gaslamp District

    *    Balboa Park

    *    San Diego Golf Courses

    *    Old Town Trolley Tours

    *    San Diego Harbor Tours/Dinning

    *    Whale Watching Tours

    *    Sport Fishing Charters

    *    Tijuana, Mexico

 

Click on http://www.natresnet.org/conference/2004/aboutsd.htm

 

September Member News

 

+     U.S. Senate Passes National Energy Legislation:  Includes Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

+     Rater Training Class in Manchester, New Hampshire

+     Afforable Comfort for New England

+     San Diego Residential Energy Workshops

+     ENERGY STAR Lighting Guide

+     Responsible Energy Codes Alliance

+     2003 Advanced Energy's Build It Better Training

+     2003 North East Green Buildings Open House

+     Real World Green Building

+     Learn Who's Offering Energy Efficiency Programs in Your State

+     Third Annual Empire Energy & Environmental Exposition

+     Call for Papers:  Improved Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates

+     Green Power 4 International Conference

+    School of Mortgage Banking

 

View these news features at http://www.natresnet.org/news/mn2003-09.htm

 

New Accredited Rating Providers

 

+    Metro Code Analysis (Texas)

+    Steve Winter Associates (Connecticut and New York)

View this update at http://www.natresnet.org/accred/registry.htm

New RESNET Members

 

+    Energy Impacts

+    Garza Real Estate Inspection Service

+    Metro Code Analysis

+    Moosewerks

+    Steven Winter Associates

 

View these new members listings at http://www.natresnet.org/dir/members/default.htm

 

Directory Of Certified Raters

 

Updated listings for:

 

+    Alabama

+    Connecticut

+    Georgia

+    Kentucky

+    New York

+    North Carolina

+    South Carolina

+    Tennessee

+    Texas

+    Virginia

+    West Virginia

 

View these updates at http://www.natresnet.org/dir/raters/default.htm

 

Links to Other Web Sites

 

Update links for:

 

+    National Energy Affordability and Accessibly Program's Data Base on Residential Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs

+    North American Insulation Manufacturers' Simply Insulate

+    Responsible Energy Codes Alliances

 

View these sites at http://www.natresnet.org/sites.htm#Other

 

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