Addendum 78f amends Chapter 6 of the RESNET MINHERS to eliminate the option of Sampled ratings for single family homes beginning January 1, 2025. An interim version, Addendum 78i, setting the sunset date has been adopted and is in effect. Public review and comment is being conducted for the first draft of the permanent version of the addendum, Addendum 78f. The interim version will be in effect until completion and approval of the permanent version. The addenda implement RESNET’s policy that the RESNET HERS will be maintained to be consistent with the US EPA EnergyStar program policy of not allowing sampling for single family homes beginning January 1, 2025. The public comment period will begin June 12th, 2024, and end July 12th, 2024. Comments will only be accepted on changes indicated by strike through and underlined text in red print in the file. To review the draft Addendum, click on Draft PDS-01, MINHERS Addendum 78f, Single Family Sampling To submit your comments, click on “SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE” below. Comments are posted in real time and you will be able to review comments by clicking on “VIEW COMMENTS HERE” below. SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE: The public comment is closed. VIEW COMMENTS HERE: Entry Date: June 13, 2024 at 2:42 PMFull Name: Gayathri VijayakumarAffiliation: Steven Winter Associates, Inc.Address: 55 N Water Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854Phone Number: 203-535-4503Email: gayathri@swinter.comPage Number: 1Section/Table/Figure Number: 600.2Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: TechnicalComment:Given that the intent is to better align with the ENERGY STAR policy regarding sampling, it would be best if the scope was more explicit about the types of homes that are NOT permitted to use sampling. The text should be clear whether sampling may be used on Townhomes, duplexes, or sleeping units. Proposed Change to Amendment:600.2 Scope This standard establishes the procedures for energy modeling, labeling, inspections, testing, quality assurance by Sampling Providers, and Sampling Provider Accreditation criteria as they pertain to Sampling. The procedures described in this chapter are applicable to Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units within one or more multifamily buildings. The procedures described in this chapter are not applicable to one- or two-family homes or townhouses. This standard does not provide any warranty, either explicit or implied, that Sampled Dwelling Units will meet or exceed the Threshold Specifications for the Sample Set. There may be instances in which local laws or regulations differ from these Standards. In such instances, local law or regulation shall take precedence over this standard Tips and Reminders for Submitting Public Comments Comments must pertain to text in draft PDS-01 that is shown as either strikethrough or underlined and red print. Comments on portions of draft PDS-01 where no change is indicated will be rejected. Comments should include a specific proposed change to the text of the draft open for comment. Proposed added text must be underlined and text proposed to be removed must be shown using strike-through. If not submitted in this format, the public comment may be rejected. Do not submit comments on standards other than this one that is out for public comment. If you submit public comment representing the collective interests of a group of stakeholders, you are encouraged to submit ONE public comment and identify all stakeholders in that comment. While not required, this expedites the ability of the committees to respond to commenters in a timely manner. Public comments are reviewed by committees with volunteer members, that are Raters, Providers, Software Developers and other industry and public interest stakeholders. They are not reviewed by RESNET® Staff. Most amendments to RESNET® standards are proposed by industry and public stakeholders not RESNET®. To learn more about submitting proposed amendments visit this page: https://www.resnet.us/about/standards/submit-proposed-amendments/
