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New Business Development New Business Development Opportunities for RatersOpportunities for Raters

RESNET Rater Roundtable

September 25, 2006

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Topics Covered in Today’s Call:Topics Covered in Today’s Call:

New RESNET/EEBA Partnership for ‘Houses That Work Seminars” – What is in it for the Rater?

New Best of Building Science Web Page – An Education Resource for Raters

Why Insurance Coverage Critical to Raters

Update on Effort to “Extend and Amend” Federal Tax Credit

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Houses That WorkHouses That Work

Course has been developed by EEBA based on research from the U.S Department of Energy’s Building America Program.

Regional case studies are featured, demonstrating high performance homes and the dramatic results achieved.

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Houses That WorkHouses That Work

A nationally acclaimed training program for building professionals

The most affordable, comprehensive, building science curriculum in a 1-day format

An opportunity to see product application demonstrations for improved building performance

Practical strategies that can be applied to your business for immediate results

Taught by national building science experts who work with thousands of builders each year

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RESNET/EBBA PartnershipRESNET/EBBA Partnership

RESNET Rater Members Receive 50% Discount on Registration ($45)

EEBA will directly contact RESNET rater members by e-mail with information on seminar near there market

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2006 Schedule2006 Schedule

Las Vegas, NV- September 27, 2006

Des Moines, IA - October 26, 2006

Philadelphia, PA, October 31, 2006

Boston, MA - November 1, 2006

Seattle, WA - December 7, 2006

Boise, ID - December 8, 2006

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Role of RaterRole of Rater

Recruit Builder Clients to Attend Training – Learn the Power of Building Performance & How You the Certified Home Energy Rater can Assist in Building High Energy Performance Homes

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http://www.bestofbuildingscience.com

Lessons learned from the US-Department of Energy Building America program, delivered by some of the nation's foremost building science professionals.

Presented in a video-based "in the field" format available 24/7 and specifically designed for builders, sub-contractors and design professionals in the residential construction business.

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Virtual House

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Videos Featured:

John Proctor – HVAC/Ducts David Keefe – Thermal Integrity

Paul Raymer – Ventilation Joe Lstiburek – Enclosure

Armin Rudd – HVAC Ducts John Eash – Codes

Brad Oberg – Plumbing & Heating Larry Kinney – Lighting

Chris Mathis – Windows Mac Pearce – Mold

Jim Larsen – Fenestration John Ouellette, M.D. - Mold

Dennis Creech – Green Building John Straube – Moisture

Betsy Pettit – Architectural Rob De Kieffer – Construction

Integration John Tooley – Foundations

Bruce Harley – Insulation Installation

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Featured Videos:

HVAC>Air Conditioning

•AC Sizing

•AC Installation

Water Heating>Gas Domestic Hot Water

•Gas DHW System Overview

•Gas DHW System Installation

Water Heating>Gas Tankless Water Heaters

•Installing Tankless Water Heaters

Windows>Fenestration

•Overview

•Energy Performance

•Window Performance

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Enclosure>Cellulose Insulation

• Overview

• Insulating Walls

• Insulating Ceilings

Enclosure>Fiberglass Insulation

• Walls

• Attics

• Floors

Enclosure>Spray Foam Insulation

• Spray Foam

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Enclosure>Housewraps

• Housewrap Overview

• Installing Air Barriers

• Flashing

Water & Moisture Management

• Pre-Construction

• Roof

• Mechanicals

• Insulation

• Exterior Cladding

• Flashing &Runoff Controls

• Proper Installation Guidelines For Fiberglass Insulation

Renewables• Residential Photovoltaics• PV Installation• Wind Power

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How Rater Can Use:

1. For Builder Awareness

2. Establish Credibility

3. Training• Onsite• Builder Office

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Contact

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Rater and InsuranceRater and Insurance

Why?

Fundamental Professional Business Requirement in this Litigant Society

One Angry Consumer Away – Cost Could be as High as $20,000 to get out of Frivolous Law Suit

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Rater and InsuranceRater and Insurance

With Changes to ENERGY STAR Exposure Even Greater Now

Rate the quality of the installation of insulation in the home

Sign off on the EPA "Thermal Bypass Checklist"

Sign off on sizing of a home’s HVAC system based upon the calculations that a builder provides on ACCA Manual J

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Rater and InsuranceRater and Insurance

New Homes Tax Credit

IRS requires rater to sign declaration that homes qualifies for credit – Liability entirely on rater

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Professional Liability – Begins at $1,650

General Liability – Begins at $500

http://www.locktonaffinity.com/resnet

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Efforts to Extend & Amend Tax CreditEfforts to Extend & Amend Tax Credit

Snowe-Feinstein Bill

New Homes Tax Credit

Extends credit through 2010

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Efforts to Extend & Amend Tax CreditEfforts to Extend & Amend Tax Credit

Snowe-Feinstein Bill

Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction

Extends deduction through 2010 and corrects IRS rule

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Snowe-Feinstein BillSnowe-Feinstein Bill

Existing Homes Tax Deduction

Proposed performance based tax credit is based on a sliding scale depending on the percentage of energy savings.

The credit ranges from $800 for 20% savings to $2,000 for 50% savings.

The procedures for third-party certification parallel those currently used for the new homes tax credit.

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Snowe-Feinstein BillSnowe-Feinstein Bill$500 tax credit for individuals to be trained and certified to conduct the inspection and testing to certify homes for the new and existing homes tax credit. To qualify the rater would have to perform a minimum of 25 tax credit certifications in the tax year. The section also provides for a maximum credit of $1,000 for raters to purchase the following performance testing equipment:+ blower doors + duct leakage testing equipment + flue gas combustion equipment + digital manometers

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2007 RESNET Building Performance 2007 RESNET Building Performance ConferenceConference

February 19 – 21 – San Diego, CAFebruary 19 – 21 – San Diego, CA

Comprehensive Review of Enhancements to ENERGY STAR & Rating Standards

Federal Tax Credits

www.resnet.us/conference