RESNET stands for Residential Energy Services Network.
RESNET training was developed for generating home energy rating systems and their associated energy efficiency.
Recognition of RESNET Standards:
RESNET is a national standards industry corporation, not-for-profit membership – a making body for building energy efficiency rating systems, whose standards are recognized by the following organizations in the US:
a) Federal tax [...]
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Oct 03 2011
What is RESNET
Sep 27 2011
RESNET Standards
How are RESNET standards formulated?
The following are the steps in brief:
1) RESNET accepts new proposals from interested parties for new or revised standards provisions
2) A thorough study and research is carried on – from the proposals received
3) Based on the study – RESNET’s Standing Committee along with the Board of Directors review the proposed standard [...]
Sep 19 2011
RESNET Certification National Rater Test
The RESNET national rater test is for two hours and in multiple choice formats online, which could either be true / false. Test is in open book format and subject range on science concepts and home energy rating procedures. Different categories of the test questions are as follows:
Energy Measure Units
Definitions of Energy and terminology involved
Heat [...]
Sep 13 2011
RESNET Accreditation and Certification
The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) accredits organizations to certify individuals as RESNET Home Energy Survey Professionals or HERS Raters. RESNET certification means that the candidates have qualified to meet RESNET set standards in building an energy efficient industry. Since RESNET sets as an organization sets the national standards by which energy performance and efficiency [...]
Oct 13 2010
Thermography training for varied professional fields
Not one but many professions can gain immensely through thermography training. The two primary fields which have utilized this training and knowledge are the health care industry and the building industry.
In very simple terms, thermography uses infrared which travels through walls and barriers and detects hidden conditions. That is why health care professionals use thermography [...]
Oct 01 2010
Thermal imaging training and its scope
Infrared imaging is nothing new and has been around for many years. Today, with an increased stress on energy efficiency and energy conservation, more and more professionals are feeling the need for it, to support various kinds of professional demands. That is why, thermal imaging training has gained a vast momentum and every building industry [...]
Sep 23 2010
Resnet training for the building professional
Home building professionals and construction experts confirm that there have been massive changes in the way homeowners want their homes to behave in the recent times. No homeowner is now ready to install cheap and unbranded components in their set up as they clearly understand that they are sure to crop up irresolvable problems in [...]
Sep 15 2010
Thermal imaging training for Home Inspectors
There are dedicated thermographers who know how to operate the infrared cameras. These cameras are used in various fields such as science, medicine and the construction industry to detect and diagnose related problems. And hence the building professionals are also expected to undergo the Thermal Imaging Training or the Thermography Training so as get familiar [...]
Aug 30 2010
Resnet Training for a Green career
Many career options have been opened by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) exclusively for the building professionals.
There are a number of training programs which have been introduced especially for the construction professionals to become certified energy auditors and building specialists. One such training program is the [...]
Aug 19 2010
Identifying building defects through Thermography training
Science and Information Technology have gone leaps and bounds beyond imagination over the past few decades. And one such achievement is the Thermal Imaging technology in the building industry.
With the help of Thermography training, the building professionals would understand how to operate the Infrared Camera. Infrared radiation is used to capture the images which are [...]
