National Rater Test/Resnet

[David C. Macy]

I would like to ask if anyone has taken the National Rater test or is a Resnet energy rater.

I could use some help on preparing for the test.

[Darren Spencer]

The training required is all the help you need.

[mlehman]

David, there is a company in Indy the gives the class and the test. Im taking it in March.
I feel more comfortable if I can sit and listen to someone and ask questions if possible. Online learning isnt for everybody.

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by dmacy

I would like to ask if anyone has taken the National Rater test or is a Resnet energy rater.

I could use some help on preparing for the test.

I am also looking into the rater exam a company here in Ok city gives the class and test $1335.00 for the class and that includes the price of the rater test.

[David A. Andersen]

Charlie, send me information on that when you get the chance. I may take a cruise over that way myself.

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

Here you go Dave...check this out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RESNET-HERS-test...3A1%7C294%3A50

[David C. Macy]

Thanks Scott

I may give that a try.

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

Originally Posted by dmacy

Thanks Scott

I may give that a try.

Let me know if you need any other study materials. I have a folder with all kinds of energy and weatherization audit files. You might want to look into downloading the NEAT software too.

[David C. Macy]

I am going thru RESNET but there materials are kind of scattered.

I must say the Residential Energy book and field guide are excellent reference materials and very informative.

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by dandersen

Charlie, send me information on that when you get the chance. I may take a cruise over that way myself.

Try this its where I found my local school they have them in different locations
http://www.natresnet.org/

[mreusch]

Hey guys I am interested in getting as much information about this as possible no matter how small or big. If you can let me know what you have and where to get it I would really appreciate it. I am also looking for software and forms for energy audits as well. Thanks.

[Kevin A. Richardson]

Here are two books that are really great and a must read for residential energy work.

http://srmi.biz/Bookstore.Profession...ial_Energy.htm
http://srmi.biz/Bookstore.Profession...ield_Guide.htm

Kevin

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

Originally Posted by krichardson

Here are two books that are really great and a must read for residential energy work.

http://srmi.biz/Bookstore.Profession...ial_Energy.htm
http://srmi.biz/Bookstore.Profession...ield_Guide.htm

Kevin

Great Website!!! I am going to be ordering a couple of their publications.

Thanks for the links Kevin.

[David C. Macy]

I have had my head(and feels like my ***) buried in the RE book for about 2 weeks. The class I am taking is Home study until you complete the material and then 4 days in class and then the test.

I must say this is some very difficult material to retain and understand.

The RE (Residential energy) book is excellent and a lot of related material to home inspections.

There must be at least 10 areas in my own home that I have large holes of heat loss.

The CD' s I received are also excellent. Energy star, how to build before they screw it up!!

I also subscribed to a Energy magazine.

I must say the 100 pages each on the blower door and duct blaster is a lot of info to retain.

The energy test will be harder than any I have taken.

I did purchase the info from Ebay hoping it can help me understand the info and pass the test.

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

I purchase a couple of the books from the link Kevin posted and had some of them delivered in PDF format. All I have to say is they are extremely comprehensive and provide a great deal of information. It is going to take a while to read them over and try to start retaining most of it so I can put it to use. There are also great explainations on doing all sorts of calculations and measurements in the books too.

Definately well worth the money in my opinion.