We train our students
in how to setup and operate the blower door and duct leakage testing equipment. Our in-house duct testing facility
allows hands-on opportunities to become familiar with the equipment. This gives every student the ability to setup and operate
the equipment in a controlled environment. Students will also apply this training in the field when we visit a home to perform an actual
rating.- An understanding of building science principles and home construction
- An understanding of the principles of heat, air and moisture transfer
- Ability to diagnose air leakage, comfort and indoor air quality problems
- Ability to produce accurate and unbiased Home Energy Ratings, from building plans and from field inspection of existing homes
- Ability to produce a complete home energy analysis using Rem/Rate™ software
- Ability to perform field inspections and diagnostics using the blower door and duct leakage testing equipment
- An Understanding of the services and responsibilities of a HERS Rater and Provider
- How to potentially create or expand your business using home comfort, HERS and diagnostics procedures
Upon successful completion and review of five ratings, candidates may be certified as a HERS Rater by a HERS Provider (additional requirements maybe required by the Provider).
Fees
Fee for class: $1195.00*
- Includes:
- CGE Rater Course Manual, on CD (will receive on first day of class)
- 'Residential Energy' by John Krigger (will receive on first day of class)
- HERS Certification Exam (exam taken online, last day of class)
Maximum number of students for the training class is 14.
*Fee is for class and materials only, may not include all costs to become a certified rater (Provider fees, equipment, etc.)
Classes Start at 8am; instruction is Monday thru Friday with the exam on Saturday morning. Classes are held at our office in Ashburn, VA (Washington, DC Metro Area).
- Laptop Computer (Windows based)
- Windows 2000, XP and Vista (Mac, Linux, etc based computers are not supported). Computers with Windows 98/ME must have Visual Basic 6.0 SP5 installed. This can be downloaded from Microsoft.
- Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher ONLY
- Wireless capability (WPA encryption Only supported) or Ethernet port
- CD-ROM Drive
- Handheld calculator with square root button/function (A construction calculator maybe helpful)
- Tape measure, 25ft minimum
- Flashlight
- Clipboard
- Pen/pencil
- Work boots/hard soled shoes and hard hat. Hard hats will be made available, if you do not have one. (Based upon availability, some of the training will be conducted on construction sites)
This course is the first step toward becoming a Certified Home Energy Rater. As an energy rater,
you will be able to produce a HERS Rating and help homeowners/buyers qualify for incentives. This course complies with the
national standard for training and certification of energy raters adopted by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).
National Residential Energy Services
Network (RESNET) has more information on Home Energy Ratings and provides a list
of Accreted Home Energy Rating Providers compiled by state.
- Requirements
To receive your official energy rater certification you will need the
following:
- A demonstrated understanding of the entire rating process (visit the RESNET website for the complete list) as demonstrated by scoring 80% or higher on the Rater test.
- A Contract with a HERS Provider accredited in your state (not all providers accept independent raters). The rater has one year to be certified by a RESNET accredited rating provider.
- Satisfactory completion of 5 probationary energy ratings.
To Register for the HERS Training Class
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