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Do's and Don'ts of marketing as a HERS Rater

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Operational vs Embodied Carbon

2021 IECC Climate Zones and Implications for ENERGY STAR Updates

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Let’s Talk Insurance for HERS Raters

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Modeling Basements: Conditioned vs. Unconditioned

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The Importance of HVAC Design for Energy Star Certified Homes

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Why Become a Certified HERS Rater

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How to become a LEED Green Rater, and Why You Should!

IECC/HERS Affiliate Training

GreenBuild Articles

Cold climate heat pumps

The Future of Cold Climate Home Heating

Unboxing Universal Design

Biophilic City Garden

Unlocking the Secrets of Biophilic Design

Zeroing-in On Net-Zero Energy Homes

2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

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How to become a LEED Green Rater, and Why You Should!

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3 Pathways to ENERGY STAR MFNC

BER Recognized as EPA Multifamily Review Organization

BER Announces LEED for Homes Provider Accreditation!

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