EP 79 California Dreamin’ Collaboration Between RESNET and California Rating Providers on HERS-H2O with Ryan Meres and Russ King
Release Date: 09/13/2021
EP156 RESNET®’s Next Chapter: Listening, Learning and Growing With Shelby Gatlin and John Hensley (August 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “The HERS Index isn’t just a score. It’s somebody out there in that home throughout the build, making sure that the promises are proven. — Shelby “The better our rating industry does, the better our boots-on-the-ground rating companies and RFIs and modelers are doing their job, RESNET®wins. We all win.” — John “RESNET® needs to look at themselves and say, ‘How can we do this better?’ And do that often. — John RESNET®is entering a new chapter. With Shelby Gatlin stepping into the executive director role and...
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EP155 5 Million HERS Ratings: What This Milestone Really Means (July 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: "We're not just checking boxes. We're helping builders build better homes." – Matthew Cooper "The conversation needs to shift from price per square foot to value per square foot." – Steve Byers "Professionalism, curiosity, and partnership are what make great HERS Raters." "Five million homes is impressive, but it's the quality behind those ratings that really matters." Five million HERS-rated homes is more than a milestone. It represents decades of collaboration between builders, HERS Raters, Rating Providers, manufacturers, and RESNET® to improve the quality,...
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EP154 Every Drop Counts: The Evolution of HERSH2O® (June 2026)
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“Water efficiency is moving from a nice feature to a development necessity.” “HERSH2O® helps turn water conservation into something builders can measure, verify, and communicate.” “Water is a precious resource—and unlike energy, we cannot simply produce more of it.” Water efficiency is becoming an increasingly important part of homebuilding, particularly in regions facing drought, rising tap fees, and development restrictions. In this episode of RESTalk, Bill Spohn speaks with Ryan Meres and Jacob Atalla about the continued evolution of HERSH2O® and the expansion of the...
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EP153 How Energy Codes Really Get Made, and Why Raters Should Have a Seat at the Table (May 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “The people closest to the work often have the clearest view of what needs to change.” “Codes do not become practical until field experience finds its way into the conversation.” “Better data leads to better codes, and HERS® Raters are sitting on some of the most useful data in the industry.” “The future of energy codes will be shaped not only in committee rooms, but also in crawlspaces, attics, and blower door tests.” In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes Nathan Kahre of the National Association of Home...
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EP152 Powering ENERGY STAR Multifamily in the Southwest: SRP & Copa Health’s Blueprint for High-Performance Housing (April 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “Utilities are no longer just incentive providers. They are becoming design partners.” “High performance is not a luxury in affordable housing. It is a necessity for predictable living costs.” “If you want this to scale, it starts with early coordination and shared goals.” In this episode of RESTalk, we head to Tempe, Arizona, where extreme heat, rising energy costs, and housing needs are converging, and where a standout project is redefining what ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction can look like in a hot, dry climate. Bill is joined by Rebecca...
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EP151 Emerging Leaders, Real Talk: The Future of HERS® Starts Here (March 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “You can’t fix what you didn’t catch early. Thoroughness upfront saves everything downstream.” “It’s a young industry. That’s what makes it exciting, we’re still shaping what it becomes.” “If you don’t have a reason for being in this work, it’s going to be hard to stay in it.” In this episode of RESTalk, Bill sits down with 2026 Emerging Leader Fellows Courtney Holland and Hayden Cantoni fresh off their experience at the RESNET® Conference. Both guests share how they found their way into the HERS® and building performance industry, often...
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EP150 Women Building the Future: Voices from the RESNET® Community (March 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “You absolutely belong here. There are many paths into this industry, and there’s room for everyone to thrive.” - Cindy Zeis “Patience, facts, and science always win the day.” - Sharla Riead “The future of women in building science is unlimited.” - Nancy St. Hilaire In this milestone 150th episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn marks Women’s History Month by highlighting the voices of women from across the RESNET® community. Through a series of short conversations, industry leaders share how they entered the world of building...
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EP149 Inside the 2026 RESNET® Conference: The Next Era of HERS® (January 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “The RESNET® Conference is where experience meets fresh perspective, and that’s where the real progress happens.” “This isn’t just another conference. It’s about shaping the next era of the HERS© industry.” “If you want to understand where the industry is headed, this is where the conversations are happening.” In this episode of RESTalk, Bill Spohn sits down with Noah Kibbe from RESNET® to preview the 2026 RESNET® Conference coming to San Antonio’s Riverwalk. Noah shares what goes into planning the event, from selecting the location and shaping...
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EP148 A New Chapter for RESNET: A Conversation with Executive Director Shelby Gatlin (January 2026)
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QUOTES from the episode: “What raters do makes the difference. Supporting them protects the credibility of the entire ecosystem.” “Energy and water performance are not abstract. They are measurable, verifiable, and they matter to families.” “My role is to protect what works, listen carefully, and help RESNET adapt without losing what makes it special.” In the first RESTalk episode of 2026, Bill Spohn welcomes Shelby Gatlin, the new Executive Director of RESNET©, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, credibility, and the future of home energy ratings. Shelby shares her...
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EP147 Best of 2025: The Year RESNET® Hit Another Gear (December 2025)
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In this special “Best of RESTALK 2025” episode, host Bill Spohn looks back at the ideas and conversations that defined the year across the RESNET® ecosystem. Rather than a simple highlight reel, this episode weaves four major themes that kept surfacing—from sweeping QA modernization efforts to the market forces accelerating HERS adoption to the emerging leaders reshaping the industry to the on-the-ground projects proving that high performance and affordability can coexist. Across conversations with QA directors, software leaders, conference fellows, builders, lenders, and...
info_outline“The key to everything is patience.
You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.”
-Arnold H. Glasgow
The ANSI/RESNET/ICC Standard 850 was developed over the course of years via consensus input from over 75 organizations.
The standard was first issued in 2020 and is now seeing increasing use.
Several steps needed to take place before the California Energy Commission’s accredited rating providers were approved by RESNET as HERS-H2O providers.
At the same time, the demand for the H2O rating service had to be built along with the ability to provide the service itself.
We are joined today by Russ King (Sr. Director of Technical Services for CalCERTS, Inc) and Ryan Meres (Program Director for RESNET) to learn more about the rollout of HERS H2O in California.
Ryan shares background on the HERS H2O Standard and how it is being used to achieve the EPA Water Sense Label along with RESNET’s efforts to get the standard recognized as a compliance method for California’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
Russ describes for us the CalCERTS network of California HERS Raters and how they can get certified for H2O and WaterSense through CalCERTS.
Russ and Ryan will improve your understanding of the topic leveraging their extensive and diverse backgrounds.
Learn more on how this all works at www.calcerts.com/water/ Also, inquiries can be sent to training@calcerts.com
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