Energy Vampires

By Ryan Meres, RESNET Program Director The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) was finalized at the end of 2019 through an online vote of the governmental members of the International Code Council (ICC). RESNET participated in the process in support of...

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The federal 45L tax credit provides builders a $2,000 tax credit for building and selling energy-efficient homes. The credit had expired on December 31, 2017.As part of the last-minute Congressional – White House deal on keeping the government running, Congress has...

According to RESNET, as they interviewed builders for their HERS-spotlight each month, they found that featuring the use of the HERS Index Score by comparing it to a car’s MPG, helped consumers better understand the energy costs of a home.  This allows the home buyer...

Interpretations No. 301-2014-018 and No. 301-2019-002 Ventilation Run Time go into effect on May 10, 2020 The interpretations state: Where Dwelling-Unit Mechanical Ventilation Systems are specified but at the time of rater inspection lack controls to provide...

A new study conducted by Freddie Mac found that homes that were HERS rated sold on an average 2.7% more than comparable unrated homes. In addition, homes that received lower HERS Index Scores sold for 3 – 5% more than homes with higher HERS Index Scores. The study...