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Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
Training & Certification
Online Registration
Full HERS Rater & Field Rater Training Dates in Atlanta, GA
June 22-27
Southface Atlanta
Registration Deadline: June 9
August 10-15
Southface Atlanta
Registration Deadline: July 28
October 12-17
Southface Atlanta
Registration Deadline: Sept 29
Available Now!
HERS Rater Handbook of Essential Subjects
(Now Printable PDF)
Cost: $100 Non-refundable
Written by:
Brett Dillon & Mike Barcik
Purchase manual, click here
For more info,
contact
lturner [at] southface.org
404/604-3632
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Trained Raters
- Listing of
trained HERS RatersThe following is a list of
participants who have successfully completed the
requirements of the Southface HERS training under the RESNET National Rater Exam. Please
consult the RESNET website for a list of certified
Raters who have partnered with a HERS Provider.
Agenda subject
to change
Day
by day breakdown schedule
Day 0
- Evening
-Introductions
-Geometry Review
Day 1
- Morning
-Introductions, building science fundamentals (House=System+heat,
air moisture flow), air sealing, insulation
- Afternoon
- Intro to blower door, field work with blower door
- Homework (overnight)
Day 2
- Morning
- Review homework,framing and windows, heating, cooling, ductwork,
water heating
- Afternoon
- ventilation, indoor air quality
- Intro to duct blaster, field work with duct blaster and blower
door
- Homework (overnight)
Day 3
- Morning
- Review homework, intro to HERS, HERS marketing, REM/Rate software
demo
- Afternoon
- In class example problems with software
- Homework (overnight)
Day 4
- Morning
- Review homework, software reports,
- Afternoon
Performance test (take-offs, blower door and duct blaster evaluation)
- Starter home software entry
- Prep
Day 5
- Morning
- Performance test onsite
- Software performance test in classroom
- Afternoon
- 2-hour National Electronic Test
Course schedule and fees Subject to change
Class size is limited to 16 attendees
- 6-day Tuition: $1225 (Includes 700 page HERS Rater Manual, The Krigger-Dorsi "Residential Energy" Handbook, and RESNET National Test)
- Non-refundable tuition
- $15 Discount for Southface members
- Computer rental - Southface can provide,
for an additional charge.
E-mail hers [at] southface.org,
or call 404/604-3632 for more information.
Course confirmation - registrants will
receive confirmation and support materials via mail.
Cancellation Policy:
Processing fees prohibit us from refunding prepaid registrations. Your registration may be transferred to the very next class session (without experiencing additional fees).
For more information
hers [at] southface.org
or call 404/604-3632
Miscellaneous - Southface has off-street parking
for course participants.
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House as a System
As the basis for conducting a thorough
home energy rating, students will learn how the house
acts as a system. Based upon these principles you will
be able to evaluate any home's energy performance and
offer suggestions for improvements. You will learn how
to utilize powerful diagnostic equipment and updated
software to aid you in the energy analysis. You will
also learn the latest energy finance and incentive programs
that can help you expand your business.
Who Should Attend
If you are involved in the building industry
in any way and want to expand into this exciting new
market this course is for you. Target audiences are:
home inspectors, insulation contractors, HVAC contractors,
builders, energy engineers, utility representatives and
remodelers.
About your host
Southface Energy Institute is a
private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
the development of sustainable energy and environmental
technologies through education, research, and technical
assistance. Since its inception in 1978, the Southface
Energy Institute has conducted over 2,500 education programs
for audiences ranging from energy and building professionals
to school age children. Southface is an ally of EPA's
ENERGY STARŪ Home Program.
What You Will Learn
- An understanding of how the house works
as a system
- Principles of heat, air, and moisture
transfer
- How to use state-of-the-art diagnostic
equipment (including Blower Door and Duct Blaster)
- How to produce a complete home energy
analysis using REM/RateT software
- How to create or expand your business
using the home energy rating system
- How to certify an ENERGY STARŪ home
- Compliance, promotion and financial
incentives for utility-sponsored programs
Energy Rater Certification
Taking this course is the first step toward
becoming a Certified Home Energy Rater. As an energy
rater, you will be able to produce energy rating reports
that will help home buyers and homeowners qualify for
financing incentives through a variety of private and
government loan programs. This course complies with the
Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System
Accreditation Standard which has been adopted by Fannie
Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Association of State
Energy Officials.
National
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
has more information on Home Energy Ratings and provides
a list of certified Energy Raters compiled by state.
Certification Requirements
To receive your official energy rater certification
you will need the following:
- A demonstrated understanding of the
entire rating process (see Performance Test on Day
4 & 5).
- Contract with a HERS Provider accredited in your
state.
- Satisfactory completion of 5 probationary energy
ratings, two of which may be credited from the course; however, Southface only credits one from the course toward the rater certification program. The additional ratings must be submitted within 12 months
of the last day of the course.
- A score of 80% or higher on the
RESNET National Rater Test. This electronic test will be given at the end of
the workshop.
Included in course:
- Home Energy Rating Manual
- Residential Energy by John Krigger
- Copy of training overheads
- A complete set of Southface factsheets
- Sample of completed rating
- Access to additional resources at the
Southface Resource Center
- Certificate of completion
- Financing Energy Efficiency Resources
- Discounts on equipment purchases from
cooperating vendors
Prior Experience
- We encourage all participants to become
familiar with the Blower Door and Duct Blaster equipment
prior to course.
For more info click here: www.energyconservatory.com.
Things to remember:
- Classes will begin promptly
- $49 Lunch/Snack Meal Ticket (separate expense from the tuition; see Manager of Education for more details)
- Dress is casual
- Please bring a tape measure, clip board,
writing utensil & paper, flashlight and a calculator (with square root
function)
- Directions and lodging suggestions
will be emailed upon acceptance of registration
- Bring TravelDrive (thumbdrive, memory stick) and laptop with Windows 2000, XP, or greater. Laptop must have CD-ROM drive and USB Port.
Contact Southface
if you require a computer for the course.
- Review all advance course materials
so you can be up to speed.
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