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In today's episode, your host Bill Spohn welcomes Steve Baden, Executive Director for RESNET to discuss how RESNET is working to enhance the Consistency of HERS rating software results. RESNET acknowledges that rating scores have varied depending on the software used and this impacts the quality and impact that a rating can have for all parties. Additionally, RESNET understands this core topic can generate frustration amongst raters. He details out the many continuous improvement activities that have taken place and those that are planned including the recruitment of an energy modeling director to "referee" the collaborative competition that is now going on amongst the software vendors. Steve notes while this seems like a never-ending story, the process of continuous improvement for marketplace driven solutions must continue for 1 to 2 more years before a single software engine may be instituted by the RESNET board. Reference publications noted in this podcast include RESNET No. 002 "Procedures for Verification of RESNET Accredited HERS Software Tools", ANSI/ASHRAE 140-2011, Class II, Tier 1 Software Accuracy Tests amongst others. Pros in the building industry should consider attending the annual conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA Feb 25-27, 2019 more info at: www.conference.resnet.us/ RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage. Pros can learn more at www.RESNET.us/professional Consumers can learn more at www.RESNET.us Or contact RESNET AT [email protected]

In today's episode, host Bill Spohn welcomes Ryan Meres, Program Director for RESNET who discusses the new HERS H2O rating; a Water Rating index. Ryan takes us on a journey describing many facets of HERS H2O including the driving forces behind this project, how this standard is being developed, as well as the efforts being put in to provide the highest quality data in a water rating. Ryan walks us through the process of a HERS H2O rating demonstrating how it easily "tacks on" to a Home Energy Rating. You will find more information on this topic on the RESNET.us website, look for either WERI (water efficiency rating index) – the old name - or HERS H2O, the new name. Ryan points out that some aspects of the program were built upon the US EPA Water Sense program; www.epa.gov/watersense At the time of this recording, RESNET is looking to engage builders, raters and providers in testing out this nascent standard in the real world. You can reach Ryan at [email protected] Ryan also discusses his career background and how it leads to his role as Program Director at RESNET. Pros in the building industry should consider attending the annual conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA Feb 25-27, 2019 more info at: www.conference.resnet.us/ RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage. Pros can learn more at www.RESNET.us/professional Consumers can learn more at www.RESNET.us Or contact RESNET AT [email protected]

In this episode, your host Bill Spohn welcomes Laurel Elam and Scott Doyle, two team members at RESNET dedicated to Quality Assurance. They discuss the importance of high quality information as a key component to help achieve the goal that RESNET has for the year 2020: that 50% of all new homes be energy rated. We also hear about the mountains of data that are collected and the new systems being put in place to use that data to the benefit of all stakeholders. You'll hear about the proactive systems that are in place including the QA Genie system which helps to assess ratings across raters, providers and regions, as well as the voluntary program to track quality assurance reviews in the RESNET Registry which allows for "real time" feedback. Additionally, Scott and Laurel discuss their career backgrounds as well as their shared business and personal commitments to improving the quality of HERS ratings. Pros in the building industry should consider attending the annual conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA Feb 25-27, 2019 more info at: www.conference.resnet.us/ RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage. Pros can learn more at www.RESNET.us/professional Consumers can learn more at www.RESNET.us Or contact RESNET AT [email protected]

Welcome to the new RESTalk podcast! In this inaugural episode, your host Bill Spohn welcomes Steve Baden to talk about RESNET's goals for 2020. Steve is the executive director of RESNET, the Residential Energy Service Network, the top national organization for Home Energy Ratings. Steve will paint the big picture of the bold internal challenges set by the RESNET's Board of Directors in 2016. He will discuss the changes in the way quality assurance will be done, the changes in the approach to rating software, and the development of new marketing campaigns that are being planned. So, let's give a listen to Steve as he talks about the dynamic evolution of RESNET, as he says "We are moving up from sandlot baseball". RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage.