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title: "1003 Energy Smart Projects"
slug: "1003-energy-smart-projects"
updated: 2022-06-29T07:58:11Z
published: 2022-06-29T07:58:11Z
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# 1003 Energy Smart Projects

## 1003.1 Energy Smart Project

An Energy Smart Project shall employ an Energy Smart Team and comply with the following:

1003.1.1 Follows accepted industry standards and OEM instructions.

1003.1.2 Includes disclosure statements for work performed that does not meet recognized industry standards.

1003.1.3 Verified and validated by a Final Verifier.

1003.1.4 Consists of work performed by either an Energy Smart Contractor or, for work done on HVAC systems or components, the contractor must be a participant in the ACCA QA Recognition Program.

1003.1.5 Is comprised of two or more trades.

1003.1.6 Has an Energy Smart Project Manager that complies with Section 1004.6.

## 1003.2 Energy Smart Home

A home designated as an Energy Smart Home shall be recognized by RESNET if:

1003.2.1 The project is in compliance with Section [1003.1](/v1/docs/1003-energy-smart-projects#10031-energy-smart-project) except for the following:

1003.2.1.1 Must undergo an initial rating or audit that is performed in accordance with QH Standard.

1003.2.1.2 The homeowner is provided an estimate of percentage energy savings and a reduction in estimated energy usage of not less than 30% based upon actual installed measures.

1003.2.2 A Final Verifier conducts an independent verification of the project and a calculation of estimated energy savings.