Proposed Addendum 50 amends the RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards (MINHERS), Chapter 2 to add criteria for a new certification category, the HERS® Home Energy Modeler. This new certification category was authorized by the RESNET Board of Directors with the intent of improving consistency in the modeling of homes for HERS® ratings. Certification requirements include training and demonstration of proficiency in the use of accredited HERS® Software Tools. RESNET Standard Development Committee 200 revised draft PDS-01 of proposed Addendum 50 in response to public comments received during the first comment period. The changes to draft PDS-01 are shown in draft PDS-02 with strike through and underlined text in red print. Comments will be accepted only on the text shown with strikeout/underline and in red print. To review the draft Addendum click on Draft PDS-02 MINHERS® Addendum 50 HERS® Modeler To submit your comments click on RESNET Amendment Comment Online Form for Draft PDS-02 MINHERS® Addendum 50 HERS® Modeler Comments are posted real time and you will be able to review comments that were submitted by clicking on Comments Submitted on Draft PDS-02 MINHERS® Addendum 50 HERS® Modeler The public comment period will be open for 30 days beginning October 29, 2020 and ending November 27, 2020.
