RESNET welcomes the recently approved Rating Quality Assurance Providers: • Earth Advantage, Portland, OR • HTX Energy Pros, Taft, TX • ICS Inspectors, LLC, Savage, MN • Quality Training, Precision Inspections, Highland Heights, KY RESNET Rating Quality Assurance Providers are organizations that RESNET delegates the authority for implementation of the HERS® Index Score and the HERS® Carbon Index on homes. This includes overseeing the professional certification of individuals and performing ongoing quality assurance oversight of the homes they rate. Accredited Rating Quality Assurance Providers are responsible for ensuring the quality of rating services and administering HERS rating programs. These responsibilities include • Certification of Raters, Rating Field Inspectors (RFIs) and Modelers • Quality Assurance of ratings • Marketing of rating services RESNET performs quality assurance oversight on all the Providers to ensure they demonstrate strict compliance with RESNET’s quality assurance program requirements. Demand for HERS ratings continues to grow with the 45L federal tax credit, verification of energy codes, metrics for corporate ESG and sustainability reporting, and homes HERS rated for the Build to Rent market. In addition, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac use HERS ratings and RESNET National Registry for green mortgage-backed securities, and appraisers use HERS Index in appraisals and real estate listings. To view a complete list of providers and learn about the application process, visit https://www.resnet.us/providers/accredited-providers/accredited-rating-providers
