Fellows

SK Collaborative, Georgia (HERS Rater)

View Jennifer’s application video.

In our market, we work on a variety of homes. They range in price from upwards of $5 million dollars, to market rate housing, to affordable housing, to Habitat homes, to disaster recovery homes provided for free by the government to those living below the poverty level. I love that we provide the same level of service to everyone – from the wealthiest second (third? fourth? time) homeowners to those who are just happy to have a place to call home. The impact to those who received a home from Habitat or a disaster recovery rebuild program is huge – they aren’t just getting a home; they’re getting a home that comes with bills. And guiding those programs through energy efficient building practices, including energy efficient lights and appliances, has a huge impact on their lives, what they can afford beyond their utility bills, and their quality of life. Not to mention, their houses will be safer for the next disaster.

Southern Energy Management, North Carolina (HERS® Rating Field Inspector)

View Dorian’s application video.

Attending the 2025 RESNET Conference would be an invaluable opportunity for me, as it offers a unique chance to deepen my understanding of energy efficiency in residential buildings, expand my network of like-minded professionals, and advance my career in the residential energy sector.

I look forward to networking with professionals who share my commitment to sustainability, exchanging ideas that can lead to collaborative efforts on future projects, and gaining fresh ideas to bring back to my team at Southern Energy Management.

New Ecology, Massachusetts (HERS® Rater)

View Alex’s application video.

During the next five years of my career, I will become certified as a HERS® Rater and begin to work on developing my management skills – eventually, overseeing RFIs in the field and working on project management. I will continue my education by adding additional certifications to my RESNET® credential, such as Energy Star multifamily. I want to continue to add to my building science knowledge through repetition in the field and by seeing a large volume of homes. In the area of high-performance materials and components, I would like to continue to learn about incorporating technological advances into energy-efficient design. I would also like to expand my understanding of building diagnostics, to help identify why issues with building systems occur and why some buildings have trouble functioning as designed. I have a great interest in HVAC – everything from system design and operation to ventilation. A strong HVAC background is an invaluable asset to a HERS® Rater. Most important of all, however, I want to become a part of the next generation of HERS® Raters that will help move the industry forward in the next few decades.