Please note that 3 days of the Classroom/Field Practical Component of this training, which has been done for the last several years on Zoom due to Covid, will be live on site with the trainers and your classmates. This means that students WILL have to travel in order to attend this training. The training site will be in Worcester, MA. Travel and lodging are not included in the registration fee.
The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast 3-4 times per year. We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes have an online modules component, which includes all of the building science theory, and a “classroom/field” practical component in person, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to prepare to pass the rater exams. This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification. To learn more about the requirements for certification click here. Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification. Registration deadline is January 8, 2024. Download the flyer.
This course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund, which has funds available for employee training. Step one is to get a certificate of good standing here. Step two is to fill in the application here (select online course application in step 1 under the Application Process Summary). The course ID # is:1104902. An overview of the application process can be found here and here. Please direct questions about the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application to the Express Team at express@commcorp.org.
Full Training Cost of $2995 Includes the Combined Online Modules and Classroom/Field Practical Components, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:
- All three RESNET Exam Fees- including the HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)
- The Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)
- A one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($60 value)
Online Modules Training Component:
Trainers: 
Dates: Weekdays from January 22 - February 2, 2024
Times: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM (EST)
- 36 hours webinar instruction from the comfort of your own home or office*
- Both live and recorded presentation options
- Assignments and quizzes to make sure you master the material
*A minimum of 8 of 12 sessions must be attended live. Students are expected to keep up with the class and to take initiative to get their questions answered if they miss any sessions. The sessions will be recorded, but the review of previous day's quiz and the class Q&A time will not be in the recording. In addition to the hours outlined above, students should also budget time for up to 2 hours of homework per night. (36 BPI credits pending.) Please note that we recommend having a second monitor for working on the modeling and for taking the exams.
The Alliance is now offering an online only option as a stand-alone component for anyone who wants to know about ratings but does not want to become a rater. The online only component costs $875 and includes information about building science, energy modeling, and performance testing. This offer also includes an NEHERS manual ($100 value) and a 1-year associate membership to the Alliance ($60 value) but does NOT include simulation software or RESNET testing. Must be combined with the classroom/field practical training component for Rater Certification.
Office Hours
There will be office hours on Tuesday February 6th 2:00 - 3:30 PM
5-Day Classroom/Field Practical Training Component:
Trainers:
Dates: February 12 - 16, 2024, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
- Monday, February 12th - Online Review (Zoom) and CAZ Exam
- Tuesday, February 13th - Travel Day / Study Day
- Wednesday, February 14th - Field House (Blower Door and Duct Blaster) - Worcester, MA*
- Thursday, February 15th - Modeling Field House and Practical Simulation Exam - Worcester, MA
- Friday, February 16th - Final Review and HERS Rater Exam - Worcester, MA
*Please note that the field house will be near the training site listed below. Students will coordinate carpools if possible.
Location: 138 Green St., Suite 203, Worcester, MA, 01604 at 
- Hands-on learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster
- Two of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET
- Preparation, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.
Purchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $88.50 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy. This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam. This course is pre-approved for 36 BPI credits.
For students taking the full training, there is no additional modeler training necessary.
***Both online modules and classroom/field practical components are required for Rater Certification***
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS January 8, 2024
PLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
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For questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013. Office Hours are Tues 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm/ Wed 1-5pm/ Thurs 9am-12pm and 1-5pm.