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A Practitioner’s Guide to Energy Star 3.0: Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist (Part A)
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Webinar Recording | Power Point Presentation | Part B
All homes permitted after January 1, 2012 seeking ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 standards. Verification partners, including HERS raters and Field Inspectors, must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training Provider in order to service and/or inspect homes that seek ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating. There are two paths to certify a home to earn the ENERGY STAR. The Prescriptive Path is based on a predefined package of improvements, while the Performance Path is based on a customized package of upgrades. The National Program Requirements define the core energy efficiency specifications for both the Prescriptive and Performance Paths.
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Webinar Recording | Power Point Presentation | Part B
All homes permitted after January 1, 2012 seeking ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 standards. Verification partners, including HERS raters and Field Inspectors, must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training Provider in order to service and/or inspect homes that seek ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating. There are two paths to certify a home to earn the ENERGY STAR. The Prescriptive Path is based on a predefined package of improvements, while the Performance Path is based on a customized package of upgrades. The National Program Requirements define the core energy efficiency specifications for both the Prescriptive and Performance Paths.
Both the Performance and Prescriptive Paths require completion of four inspection checklists:
- Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist,
- HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist,
- HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist, and
- Water Management System Builder Checklist
These checklists include building science practices that promote improved comfort, indoor air quality, and durability in certified homes. This webinar provides an overview of the Thermal Enclosure System Rater checklist and its requirements as prescribed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Topics covered will include:
- High-Performance fenestration,
- Quality Installed-Insulation,
- Fully-Aligned Air Barriers,
- Reduced Thermal Bridging, and
- Air Sealing