ENERGY RATERS

Contact an Energy Rater:
If you are a builder or homeowner interested in having an energy rating analysis and report, there are a number of certified energy raters in our network who operate in the Midwest. If you are located in Central Indiana, feel free to contact us by email to request a rating. Otherwise, our Rater Directory has the contact information for raters in other locations.


Become an Energy Rater:

EEHM Rater Training

Energy Efficient Homes Midwest, Inc. has the following dates scheduled for Rater Training class at our office in Indianapolis.

September 8-12, 2008
October 13-17, 2008
November 10-14, 2008
January 12-16, 2009

The class is on a first come first serve basis. There are 9 spots available for each class. If you are interested I will you need you to send me an email with your RSVP and contact information as soon as possible. Also please forward a check made payable to Energy Efficient Homes Midwest, Inc. for each participant in the amount of $1075.00. This will hold your spot in the class and is non-refundable. You will need a MasterCard or Visa to pay for the online Rater Certification Test that is a RESNET requirement in order to be certified as a Home Energy Rater. (Test fee-$50.00) You will need a wireless internet connection in order to take the Test.

A certified Energy Rater needs to work with an accredited Home Energy Rater Provider. The class will provide you with the knowledge necessary to perform energy ratings on new and existing homes. The class will also address how to develop a market for ratings in your area.

Before you make this important decision you will want to visit the RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) website at www.natresnet.org . All of RESNET’s guidelines are strictly followed by our company. You might consider joining RESNET as it can offer you many services such as a free subscription to Home Energy Magazine, or fulfilling your insurance needs.

Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you via e-mail. mjansen@eehmidwest.com

Mark Jansen
Director
Energy Efficient Homes Midwest, Inc.
P.O. Box 503248
Indianapolis, IN 46250-8248
317-915-9204
mjansen@eehmidwest.com
www.eehmidwest.com

Training requirements and additional details:

Laptop computer- System Requirements for Software:
OS: Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP
CPU: 200MHz or better
RAM: 64 MB or better
Disk: 20 MB or better free disc space
Other: CD-ROM Drive for software installation, Tape measure, flashlight, thumb drive, Internet Explorer web browser, External mouse, Wireless internet, Big Button Calculator, Architectural Scale, 2006 RESNET Standards, RESNET Standards of Practice and Study Guide ---You can view these 3 documents at www.natresnet.org. I will mail you a hard copy of the RESNET Standards with the manual.

Two other resources I require you to invest in and bring with you to the class are: H E R S Rater Handbook of Essential Subjects (Electronic Version) this can be found at www.Southface.org and Residential Energy by John Krigger and Chris Dorsi at http://www.srmi.biz/. I will also mail you a manual and you will need to study these materials before the class if you expect to pass the test.

For hotel information look to the Intersection of I-69 and 96th Street in Indianapolis

Studio 6 - 317-913-1920, about $200/wk

We will start at 9:00 am on Monday and go to 6:00. All other days we start at 8:30 and go to 6:00.

Lunch will be on your own.

Blower door and duct depressurization equipment is necessary to perform ratings. You do not need to bring this equipment to the class. A 5% discount is available to members of RESNET at www.energyconservatory.com. A base blower door is approx. $2500 Duct Depressurization equipment Approx. $1800 You will also want Tectite Software and consumables such as booties and Duct Mask $130 for 6 rolls.

Reference materials for open-book test (optional). The following resources have been found to be particularly useful:
o The EEBA Builder's Guide
o ASHRAE Fundamentals

Web-browsing is also allowed. You should take some time to familiarize yourself with the RESNET website (www.natresnet.org).

Key topics/sections include:
o The 2006 Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards
o Energy efficient financing and Fannie Mae mortgage products
o Standards of practice, ethics, energy code compliance, etc.

Also note that an overview of the test is provided here: http://www.resnet.us/rater/tests/rater.htm