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Last year, more than 22 percent of all new homes received a HERS rating through RESNET's standards. Pearl has established its certification on the East Coast and in California, and recently expanded into Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona markets. By increasing the quantity and accessibility of information about efficient homes, the partnership will increase consumer interest in home certification, creating new opportunities for both organizations.

Winners of the 2014 Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Cross Border Home Builder Challenge, which promotes the use of the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index, have been announced by Steve Baden, executive director of RESNET, and John Godden, president of the Canadian counterpart CRESNET.

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 18 to promote home-performance contracting to customers, government entities, and EnergySmart Home Performance Teams. 

RESNET Home Energy Raters will soon have a new certification available from North American Technician Excellence (NATE).

The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and the Blow in Blanket Contractors Association (BIBCA) are working together to make density kits readily available for raters to test loose-fill wall insulation installations.