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Contact:
Toni Turnbull
916-985-3400, ext 206
CalCERTS, Inc. is Approved for the 2013 Standards
Approval
On May 14, 2014, The California Energy Commission(CEC) approved CalCERTS, Inc. as the first HERS Provider under the 2013 Standards. CalCERTS, Inc. is now approved for Residential Alterations, Newly Constructed Homes, and Non-Residential Buildings. We continue to be approved for Whole House Ratings.
Standards
On July 1, 2014 the 2013 Standards go into effect. We look forward to working with all industry partners at that time; in the meanwhile we will continue to keep you informed regarding changes from the 2008 Standards to 2013 standards and any additional requirements for HERS Raters under the new regulations. CalCERTS, Inc. will release an announcement soon regarding the changes to the Signature process, and we will help HERS Raters, Installers, and Energy Consultants prepare for these changes.
Training
Training for the 2013 Standards has already begun, and Raters that have successfully completed our Update training are now certified. Update courses, and full courses for new Raters, are available now; the training schedule can be found on our website.
Early Adoption
The 2013 Standards have already been adopted by some builders and building departments, and some Energy Consultants have submitted projects using the 2013 Standards as well. CalCERTS, Inc. is able to accommodate registration of 2013 CF-1Rs and verification of those documents to building departments or utilities starting immediately.
Getting Help
We are looking forward to working with industry partners as a Provider and trainer for the 2013 Standards. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are involved in a Project that already exists under the 2013 Standards and want to learn how to register or verify documents, please contact our technical support staff: [email protected], or call (916) 985-3400 x800.
About CalCERTS – www.calcerts.com
CalCERTS, Inc. a privately held corporation approved by the California Energy Commission as a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Provider. CalCERTS’ mission is to provide training, certification, and quality assurance to the HERS industry. The HERS industry includes HERS Building Performance Contractors, HERS Building Performance Raters, HERS Whole House Home Energy Raters, HERS Field Verification & Diagnostic Raters. CalCERTS also manages a statewide data registry for all CalCERTS HERS Raters.
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Analysis of the Whole House Rating Market
CalCERTS has recently completed an analysis of the Whole House Rating market, from its beginning in 2010, through the period of ARRA funding, to the present EEM-driven marketplace: [CLICK HERE] to download a copy!
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Contact:
Toni Turnbull
916-985-3400, ext 206
CalCERTS & CCSE to Expand Building and Home Performance Training in California
SAN DIEGO, CA (Aug. 21, 2013) – In an effort to help increase the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in California, the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) and CalCERTS, Inc. have entered into a partnership agreement in July, to provide training for building science professionals and contractors in the San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego regions.
The training supports programs statewide to help homeowners and building owners understand and identify the most cost-effective and appropriate energy efficiency improvements. Residences and commercial buildings in the state account for about 65 percent of California’s total electrical consumption.
Both CalCERTS and CCSE have extensive experience providing building performance training and certification to hundreds of contractors, raters and other industry professionals. According to Jack Clark, CCSE director of programs, it is essential for California to develop a more inclusive approach to adopting energy efficiency technologies, applications and principles in our existing building stock.
“It is imperative that we support current and aspiring building performance professionals through workforce development and technical assistance as we move forward with new building standards, codes and legislation requiring greater energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions,” Clark said. “CCSE is excited to be partnering with CalCERTS in helping train individuals to improve how energy is used in California homes and buildings.”
Building performance professionals inspect, test and evaluate energy features, prepare energy assessments and make improvements that allow homeowners and building owners to save energy and money. They also work with local building department officials to ensure compliance with California’s Title 24 building energy-efficiency codes and standards.
Starting in fall 2013, CalCERTS and CCSE will provide classes in the areas of energy verification and diagnostic testing and whole house and building performance training taught by experts in building sciences. Further information about the training program is available at www.calcerts.com.
CalCERTS, Inc., and CCSE seek to transform the existing and entry level workforce knowledge, skills and abilities through standardized workforce education and field training programs. CalCERTS is proud to partner with CCSE to continue efforts to improve the clean energy workforce.
CalCERTS Director of Workforce Development Barbara Hernesman, and Jack Clark, CCSE Director of Programs, share the passion for a highly skilled and competent Building Performance and HERS Rater workforce.
“Pooling our resources and efforts is the next logical step for these two innovative and successful organizations. Clean Energy Workforce Training Partnerships is an effective model that CalCERTS and CCSE believe in and have embraced going forward”, said Barbara Hernesman.
About CalCERTS – www.calcerts.com
CalCERTS, Inc. a privately held corporation approved by the California Energy Commission as a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Provider. CalCERTS’ mission is to provide training, certification, and quality assurance to the HERS industry. The HERS industry includes HERS Building Performance Contractors, HERS Building Performance Raters, HERS Whole House Home Energy Raters, HERS Field Verification & Diagnostic Raters. CalCERTS also manages a statewide data registry for all CalCERTS HERS Raters.
About CCSE – www.energycenter.org
A San Diego-based nonprofit, CCSE accelerates the adoption of clean and efficient energy solutions via consumer education, market facilitation and policy innovation. CCSE maintains strong alliances with training partners including the Department of Energy as a Home Performance with Energy Star sponsor and training program implementer, San Diego Gas & Electric as a home performance contractor trainer and the Building Performance Institute as a Training and Test Center.
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CalCERTS, Inc. IS THE ONLY PROVIDER TO BE HERS II APPROVED! HERS II LEADER IN CALIFORNIA |
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FOLSOM, CA. – On July 28, 2010, CalCERTS, Inc. was approved by the Energy Commission as a HERS provider to oversee HERS Raters conducting California Whole-House Home Energy Ratings and California Home Energy Audits for newly-constructed and existing buildings (Also known as HERS II). CalRatePRO was also approved as HERS Rating Software. "We couldn’t be more excited to be able to roll out such an important training program in the state of California," Says Mike Bachand, President of CalCERTS, Inc. CalCERTS, Inc. has been a HERS provider since 2003 and is the first provider in California to be approved for the HERS II program for Whole House Home Energy Ratings & Audits Training. About CalCERTS, Inc.CalCERTS, Inc. is approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) as a Home Energy Rating System(HERS) Provider. The company's mission is to fill the growing need in the Energy Efficiency industry for a technically superior HERS Provider. CalCERTS is a private organization that provides service, training & certification to HERS raters. For more information about CalCERTS, please visit us on the web at: www.calcerts.com
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Toni Turnbull 916-985-3400 |
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CalCERTS, Inc. IS RECOGNIZED WITH A 2009 ENERGY STAR® LEADERSHIP IN HOUSING AWARD |
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CalCERTS, Inc. earns award for verifying new and existing homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency FOLSOM, CA – CalCERTS, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution CalCERTS, Inc. has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by verifying more than 2,300 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $1,028,100.00 on utility bills each year. The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR qualified homes are equal to the equivalent of:
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. “This steady growth in Energy Star participation is a goal we take seriously and we are proud of our success. At CalCERTS we continue to grow and strengthen our partnership with EPA and we look forward to working with Energy Star and other programs that promote above-code energy efficiency in both new and existing homes," said Mike Bachand, President of CalCERTS, Inc. ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new or existing home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance. “Most homebuyers focus on what's outside the walls,” said Sam Rashkin, National Director for EPA's ENERGY STAR Homes Program, “but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality, and low utility bills for years to come.” About ENERGY STAR FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Toni Turnbull 916-985-3400 |
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