Online anytime - RESNET HERS Rater Training - Green Training USA

This RESNET HERS Rater Training - Green Training USA course prepares students to become certified as a RESNET Home Energy Rater. Students will learn how to perform home energy ratings, gain the skills required to work with home builders, and provide detailed recommendations for energy conservation and cost savings.

Topics to be Covered:

• Building Science and Home Construction Principles
• Heat, Air and Moisture Transfer Science
• Indoor Air Quality Principles
• Air Duct Leakage Principles
• Energy Rating Diagnostic Equipment
• Performing a Home Energy Analysis
• Certifying an ENERGY STAR Home
• HERS Rater Certification Process
• How to Expand Your Business with HERS Rating Certification

Who Should Take this Course?

• HVAC Contractors
• Insulation Installers
• Window and Door Contractors
• Roofing Professionals
• Plumbers
• BPI Certified Professionals

Note: Students must secure an independent proctor and a neutral location before applying to take the course exam. Tests may NOT be proctored by an associate of your organization or company, and cannot be taken at your workplace or home, under any circumstances. RESNET will allow the following locations for your test:

• School/College
• Independent Testing Center
• Library
• Utility/State Energy Office

Students must send the following information to RESNET before taking their exam:

• Proctor's Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email
• Test Type
• Date
• Time
• Location

The final aspect of the Rater certification process is to sign a rater agreement with a RESNET accredited Rating Provider and complete probationary ratings. The accredited Rating Providers are listed on the RESNET Provider page.

An accredited Rating Provider will assist new Raters in overseeing their required five probationary ratings. Rating Providers may require more than the minimum required five probationary ratings.

After completing a minimum of five probationary ratings and passing all required Rater exams successfully, the Rating Provider will issue a document stating that the candidate has passed the course work necessary to become a HERS Certified Rater and may apply for a Rating Test Identification Number or RTIN.

All of the required exams and the probationary ratings must be completed within 15 months.

Candidates will need to sign a Rater Agreement outlining the responsibilities and obligations for both the Rater and the Rating Provider; this is detailed in the RESNET Standards.

RESNET Standards require the Rating Provider to perform file quality assurance reviews on a minimum of 10% of all energy ratings and field quality assurance reviews on a minimum of 1% of the ratings for each rater.