Ekotrope Version 4.0 will be mandatory for all homes in the Duke Energy RNC Program permitted on or after January 1, 2022 , per RESNET guidance. The RNC Program Team recommends all raters review their builders plans for potential impacts to program savings and compliance in the RNC Program prior to January 1st. The complete list of changes in Version 4.0 can be found on Ekotrope.com.
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COVID-19 Remote Inspections Extension
Recently RESNET has issued guidance extending the option of using remote inspections due to COVID-19 up to thirty (30) days after the Presidential Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak is lifted. The RNC Program continues to support raters’ decisions to protect themselves as they see fit during this time and will continue to allow for homes with remote inspections to be submitted in the Program. The RNC Program may opt to diverge from RESNET's stated timeline, at it's discretion.
Read MoreRESNET Webcasts and Conference Presentations
RESNET has a Vimeo library of webcasts and conference presentations. Check out the full post for the link to the library and recommended videos.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Remote Inspections Extension through September 2020
In recent days RESNET has issued guidance extending the option of using remote inspections due to COVID-19 through September 30th, 2020. The RNC Program supports raters’ decisions to protect themselves as they see fit during this time and will continue to allow for homes with remote inspections to be submitted in the Program. The RNC Program may opt to diverge from RESNET's stated timeline, at it's discretion.
[**Allowance extended up to thirty (30) days after the Presidential Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak is lifted. See the news article here.]
COVID-19 Remote Inspections
In recent days the HERS rating industry’s oversight organization, RESNET, issued guidance encouraging HERS raters nationwide to alter inspection practices in response to COVID-19. The following testing and inspection guidelines are presented to all Program participants as an option, not a requirement.
[**Allowance extended up to thirty (30) days after the Presidential Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak is lifted. See the news article here.]
Beta Versions of Rating Software
Beta rating software is not permitted for homes in the Duke Energy RNC Program under any circumstances. Read the full post for more information.
Read MoreStandard 380 Implementation Date Update
The Duke Energy RNC Program’s January 2018 technical bulletin, “RESNET/ICC Standard 380,” stated that changes to whole home infiltration and duct leakage testing procedures were effective January 1, 2018.
Read MoreRESNET CEUs available now in RNC Program's Energy Efficiency Learning Center
The RNC Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC) has over 30 RESNET CEU courses available at no cost to participating RNC Raters.
Read MoreRESNET Simulated Practical Exam - Delayed again
More updates regarding RESNET's simulated practical requirement.
Read MoreDelayed: RESNET Simulation Practical Exam
The RNC Program still plans to offer proctoring services to participants and will announce the date after RESNET releases an updated deadline.
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