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BER HERS Sampling Provider
Back To Articles The BER is excited to announce that we are an RESNET-accredited Sampling Provider! Through utilizing the HERS Sampling process, HERS Raters can streamline the certification process for large projects, such as multifamily apartment/condo buildings, military housing developments, or single-family subdivisions that are pursuing ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, or other energy efficiency…
Read MoreModeling Basements: Conditioned vs. Unconditioned
Back To Articles By Eurihea Speciale When trying to decide how to model basements, the lines of distinction between what constitutes a conditioned vs. unconditioned basement can appear somewhat blurred. Also, once you come to the conclusion that your basement is in fact conditioned, then you must answer the question of whether or not to…
Read MoreWhat Is HERS Sampling?
Back To Articles Sampling is intended to meet the needs of large-scale single and multifamily projects. Using the BER sampling process, large groups of homes can be certified with a fraction of the modeling, testing and inspections normally required to certify/qualify projects under energy efficient programs such as ENERGY STAR and LEED for Homes or…
Read MoreWhat is an Accredited Rating Provider?
Back To Articles In order to provide consistent and quality ratings, RESNET has implemented a mandatory quality assurance program for all raters. The Rating Provider is responsible for implementing RESNET’s quality assurance requirements. Raters submit ratings to their Provider for review and archiving. The provider performs an in-office review of a sample of submitted ratings…
Read MoreWhat is an ENERGY STAR® Home?
Back To Articles ENERGY STAR is the government-backed program that helps us all save money and protect our environment with energy-efficient products and practices. Whether you are looking to replace old appliances, remodel your home, or buy a new house, ENERGY STAR can help. More than 60 types of products, including appliances, televisions, computers, heating…
Read MoreWhat is the RESNET HERS Index?
Back To Articles The HERS Index is a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the HERS Reference Home (based on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code) scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index…
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