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2013 RESNET Building Performance Preconference Sessions

Orlando, Florida

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To be added to the waiting list for this program, email: training@passivehouse.us

Course Highlights

Open to experienced RESNET HERS Raters, California HERS Raters and Canada EnerGuide Raters

1. •Learn general passive house principles
   

2. •Detailed instruction on the PHIUS+ Certification process, checklists and integration with DOE Challenge Home and Energy Star 3.0
   

3. •On-site instruction at completed and under-construction passive house structures to demonstrate advanced testing and inspection procedures, including:
   
   

4. ✓Multi-point, automated blower door testing, including running multiple blower doors from one computer for multi-family testing
   

5. ✓Ventilation system commissioning
   

6. ✓Heating & Cooling System commissioning
   

7. ✓Infrared imaging for Passive houses
   

Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) is seeking experienced HERS Raters to complete a two day course in order to become qualified to conduct on-site quality assurance for the PHIUS+ program. Passive Houses are some of the most energy efficient buildings in the world, with space conditioning energy savings of up to 90% compared to standard new construction. The PHIUS+ certification program for North American Passive Houses combines extensive design review with a rigorous on-site quality assurance program. PHIUS+ aligns with the quality assurance protocols of Energy Star 3.0 and DOE Challenge Home, while including additional tests and checks, specific to the PHIUS+ program.

The two-day course includes one day of classroom work with a second day spent in the field, demonstrating advanced testing and inspection protocols for the PHIUS+ program. The course concludes on the second day with an exam. Successfully completing the course and exam qualifies a Rater to become a PHIUS+ Rater and earns the Rater fourteen (14) RESNET professional development credits. Application to the program is required.

Fees:

1. •$495 for two-day course
   

Admission Requirements:

Application does not guarantee certification. Certified Passive House Consultants are eligible to become PHIUS+ raters, but once qualified, cannot rate their own projects. 

To apply, send an e-mail to training@passivehouse.us and include the following:

1. •Resume on you and your company
   

2. •Current RESNET status and standing 
   

3. •Current/past providers’ contact information with dates of when they were your provider 
   

4. •Proof of general liability Insurance
   

5. •Example report from a rating that you presented to a client
   

If you have questions after reviewing these materials, email us at: training@passivehouse.us