The RESNET HERS® Index is on the cusp of being a mainstream of the housing market. Already over a third of all new homes sold are HERS® rated and issued a HERS® Index Score. An Energy Rating Index Score option is in the 2015 IECC. Builders are using the HERS® Index Scores to market their homes and Multiple Listing Services (MLS) across the nation are listing the HERS® Index Scores of homes for sale. This momentum is building with the partnerships that RESNET is creating with the International Code Council on educating code officials and the Appraisal Institute on educating appraisers on the value of the HERS® Index. In addition RESNET has embarked on a social media campaign to educate consumers on the HERS® Index. Another exciting opportunity is the development of the RESNET Water Efficiency Rating (WER) Index. In order to achieve the goal of the HERS® Index being in the mainstream of the housing market, the HERS® industry needs a commitment to continuous improvement in making HERS® Ratings more consistent and accurate. This commitment to excellence is the theme of the 2016 RESNET Building Performance Conference The 2016 RESNET Conference is a “not to miss” event. It is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, existing home retrofits, building codes and energy policy. “Over the years it has been my experience that attending the RESNET conference is essential to personal development and staying on the edge of what’s going on. If you haven’t been, don’t miss this one!” – John Tooley, Advanced Energy The RESNET Building Performance Conference offers strategic options to business challenges and provides a venue where you can obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. Nowhere else will you be able to find the exceptional range of original content and fresh information for the home performance industry. RESNET’s goal is to make the annual conference a memorable learning experience for attendees. RESNET is seeking nominations for sessions and presenters to be offered at the conference. The RESNET Conference is renowned for the number, diversity and quality of its sessions. To build upon this success, RESNET needs your ideas. The sessions nominated by the RESNET network are the backbone of RESNET conference agenda. RESNET is seeking session nominations in the following areas of emphasis for the 2016 conference: Opportunities for HERS® Raters with the International Energy Conservation Code Tapping the Appraisal and Real Estate Market Water Efficiency Rating Index Enhanced Quality Assurance Standard Cost Effective Ways to Lower the HERS® Index Race to High Performance Homes Home Energy Ratings Advanced Building Science Energy Policy & Programs Be a part of the 2016 conference success story. To nominate a session go to 2016 RESNET Conference Session nominations close on August 10th. Attendee Registration is now open! To register go to: conference.resnet.us/registration The RESNET Conference trade show is dynamic, exciting and an excellent place to network with the best of the best in the home performance industry. RESNET Conference attendees are a wonderful audience to showcase your newest products and services. To become an Exhibitor at the 2016 RESNET Conference go to exhibitor information. The conference will be held at the fabulous Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. Rooms will definitely sell out so don’t wait to book your room today by clicking on hotel reservations. The 2016 RESNET Conference is committed to bringing you the best sessions, exhibitors and educational opportunities. Please nominate sessions, book your room and get ready for the best building performance conference in the industry! Join the leaders of the building performance industry at 2016 RESNET Building Performance Conference
