Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation

Without advanced training, most inspectors are not qualified to fully evaluate or quantify a home’s energy performance. However, even a visual inspection can reveal significant energy-related issues—especially when older homes have undergone retrofitting.

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS)

A Home Energy Rating is a measurement of a home’s energy efficiency. In the United States, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is responsible for creation and maintenance of the RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards, as well as certification and quality assurance on RESNET Provider organizations.

ASHI Member Sees Future – Makes History

Bob Sisson is first-in-country Certified RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional ASHI members are beginning to understand the relevance that energy auditing will have in years to come. State and federal […]

Lofty Goals, Down-to-Earth Views

ASHI past-president comments on carbon-neutral announcement In early June, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias announced Costa Rica’s intent to be carbon-neutral by 2021. Such a lofty  goal places Costa Rica, […]

Where Do All Those Recycled Grocery Bags Go?

Seven out of every 10 recycled grocery bags in the United States end up at Trex™, a Winchester, Va.-based manufacturer of alternative decking, railing, fencing and trim products.  Trex’s composite […]

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