[Greenbuilding] PHIUS and RESNET, now BFF

[Alan Abrams]

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*RESNET Enters Into Strategic Partnership with the Passive House Institute
US*



RESNET and the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) have entered into an
agreement that synchronizes standards, modeling, quality assurance and
quality control for low energy homes and buildings.



The agreement provides for:

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   PHIUS to become an affiliate member of RESNET
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   PHIUS will adopt the RESNET HERS Index - the minimum requirement for this
   would be that PHIUS would use the RESNET HERS Index as a template to assign
   an Index Score to its certified buildings.
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   PHIUS will adopt rating standards and procedures that harmonize with the
   RESNET provisions for Certified Passive House Project certification, quality
   assurance, codes of ethics and standards of practice.
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   PHIUS will work with RESNET in adopting a uniform calculation of carbon
   savings from improving a building's energy performance.

PHIUS is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization working to further the
implementation of Passive House standards and techniques nationwide by:



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   Constructing, measuring, and verifying performance of Passive Houses in
   all US climate zone
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   Conducting nationwide training and certification of Passive House
   Consultants
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   Contributing to the development of minimized mechanical systems for
   heating, cooling, and dehumidification
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   Creating design guidelines for Passive Houses in all climate zones



PHIUS has been authorized by the Passivhaus Institute in Germany as the
official certifier of passive houses in the U.S.  For more information click
on *Passive House Institute
US*<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=4xoe5idab&et=1104550182768&s=7707&e=0017xki2XX50vMVMlUQUX-xQ-O57kDZyvGQJMeP1OvdXUgRWlI1YcbvFxtyHM7_kN3Z0waoOK8HZOwYSXROc3UMA4cvPK_2H2pVRf3Qp56PDei2O1WVs5g5z21k9g8ViTknGB63Prcv5pqX2XiMdee5Ns3uFHyDIulK>Passivahus
is a growing movement in Europe and recognized by such
organizations as the International Energy Agency,



Steve Baden, Executive Director of RESNET commented on the agreement,  "This
is an important agreement for both organizations, and promises to help the
building industry meet the fast-growing need for low energy building design,
testing and modeling."



"We've seen awareness and acceptance of the Passive House Building and
Energy Standard grow dramatically in the United States. By harmonizing
standards with RESNET-one of the most respected standards organizations in
the country-we expect Passive House to vault into the mainstream, where it
belongs," said Katrin Klingenberg, founder and Executive Director of PHIUS.



For more information about PHIUS and how the agreement with RESNET affects
quality assurance and quality control for the Passive House building energy
standard, email your questions and contact information to:
info at passivehouse.us.




*Alan Abrams**
Abrams Design Build LLC*
*A sustainable approach to beautiful space*
alan at abramsdesignbuild.com
www.abramsdesignbuild.com
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