106 Ratings Provided for Third-Party Energy Efficiency Programs

106.1 Third Party Energy Efficiency Program (EEP)

See Appendix B- Glossary of Terms for definition of Third Party Energy Efficiency Program (EEP)

106.2 EEP Requirements Compliance

When working with EEP's, Certified HERS Raters may be required to perform tests, inspections, verifications and reporting that require skills related to energy efficiency not specific to Home Energy Ratings as defined in these Standards and/or are required to become a Certified HERS Rater. However, it is the responsibility of Certified HERS Raters to perform all of the stipulated tests, inspections, verifications and reporting related to energy efficiency required by the EEP when agreeing to work with their program, including proper completion of any and all checklists, certificates, or other documentation. Where a Certified HERS Rater/RFI/HERS Modeler does not possess the proper skill or knowledge of a particular test, inspection, verification or reporting requirement, they shall be responsible for obtaining sufficient training from the EEP, or trainer approved by the EEP, to properly fulfill the requirement. An exception may be made in cases where portions of an EEP's testing, inspection, verification or reporting process are completed by another company or individual who holds the required training or certifications.

106.3 EEP QA

See Section 906 for QA Requirements for EEP’s

106.4 See Sections 105, 303.3 for HERS and RESNET Accredited Software Tools version use requirements.