HERS Rating Standards & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under RESNET standards, what is the maximum allowable HERS Index for a home to qualify as a 'Zero Energy Ready Home'?

Accepted Answer

45

Answer

52

Answer

57

Answer

60

Question 2

Which ANSI/RESNET standard specifically governs the calculation methodology for energy ratings of single-family and low-rise multifamily buildings?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301

Answer

ANSI/RESNET 380

Answer

ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380

Answer

ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2

Question 3

A HERS rater is required to conduct a 'confirmed rating' instead of a 'projected rating' when:

Accepted Answer

All construction is complete and verified through field inspections

Answer

The home exceeds a HERS Index of 100

Answer

The builder requests an estimated score for marketing

Answer

The home uses renewable energy systems

Question 4

What is the RESNET-required minimum sampling frequency for a rater performing ratings under the Provider sampling protocol?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 in 7 homes in a subdivision or development

Answer

Every home must be tested individually

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At least 1 in 10 homes per builder per year

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At least 1 in 5 homes with full diagnostic testing

Question 5

Which of the following items is NOT required to be included in a HERS rating file submitted to a RESNET Provider?

Accepted Answer

Homeowner occupancy data

Answer

Blower door test results

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Duct leakage measurements

Answer

Installed insulation R-values

Question 6

Under RESNET standards, what recourse does a homebuyer have if they believe a HERS rating was performed incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

File a complaint with the rater's RESNET-accredited Rating Provider

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File a complaint directly with RESNET's national office

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Request the rater redo all inspections at no cost

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Contact the state energy office for arbitration

Question 7

In HERS rating methodology, the 'rated home' is compared against a 'reference home' that is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A home of identical geometry and orientation using RESNET-specified standard features

Answer

The least efficient home allowed by current code

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A standard 2,000 sq ft home in a neutral climate zone

Answer

The average energy use of existing homes in the same state