Low-rise Residential New Construction Program - Partnership AgreementPartnership Agreement • March 10th, 2016
Contract Type FiledMarch 10th, 2016This Program was developed, in part, as a result of coordination with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), RESNET Accredited Providers and their network of Home Energy Raters, as well as through collaboration with New York State’s homebuilders. RESNET has adopted the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Standards as the national procedure for completing a Home Energy Rating to evaluate a newly constructed home's energy efficiency. HERS Standards are officially recognized by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program. NYSERDA’s Program is offered as an enhanced version of the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program, incorporating innovative building practices and advanced technologies.