EP122 Best Practices in Construction Technology Education with Michael Lee, Texarkana College
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Whatever good things we build end up building us. -Jim Rohn In today’s episode we chat with Michael Lee coordinator of the Construction Technology Program at Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX. We learn of his back story which led him to this role. He thoughtfully describes the approach he has taken to build the construction technology department at Texarkana College. Michael describes the students that come through the program, where they come from, what they’re taught, and where they end up working. He spends extra effort in enriching his instruction by...
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EP121 Back Together and Stronger, the RESNET 2023 Conference with Clara Hedrick & Emma Bennett
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Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress; working together is success. -Edward Everett Hale On today’s podcast we welcome Clara Hedrick and Emma Bennett to give us up to date and inside information about the Upcoming RESNET conference: Nov 15-17, 2023 in San Diego, CA. Since the last face to face conference was in 2020, and after virtual conferences in 2021 and 2022, Emma shares what will be the same and what will be different as compared to past conferences. We also over a few of the specific events that attendees can look forward to as well as recommend...
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EP120 Energy Efficient Homebuilding at Scale with Robert Broad of AMH Development
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Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good. -Jochen Zeitz In this episode of the RESTalk podcast we are joined by Robert Broad, Senior Vice President of Development at AMH (NYSE: AMH), where he oversees new home and community development operations - including land acquisition, land development, purchasing, product development, and construction. Robert shares with us AMH’s focus on a desire to create more energy efficient homes using scalable techniques and measurable goals. During this conversation we learn of some new and...
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EP119 RESNET appoints a new ESG Advisory Group with Matthew Cooper, PEG
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Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It is a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance. -Ban Ki-moon ESG has become an integral factor in the financial world. The Structured Finance Association estimates that $11.6 trillion, or $1 of every $4 invested in the United States, was invested under ESG investment strategies. RESNET® HERS® Ratings are increasingly becoming the metric for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting on the energy performance...
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EP118 Santa Fe's Habitat for Humanity Homes achieve HERS-ZERO scores with Rob Lochner and David Best
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“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” -Albert Schweitzer Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to help families build and improve places to call home. In the process developing strong and stable communities with affordable housing. Often household utility costs make affordability a challenge. What factors need to fall into place to address this challenge of affordability? How are cozy, comfortable, attractive homes that use no net energy being built in the Habit for Humanity model? Join us as Rob Lochner, Construction Director at Habit for...
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EP117 Learning more about the HERS Index and Texas House Bill 3215 with James Rodriguez and Ned Munoz
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“The trend is your friend.” -Mark Zweig With Texas as the leading state in new home starts, we can expect some housing trends first to arise there. Why was House Bill 3215 developed and enacted in Texas? What entities and organizations participated in developing the language in the bill? How will this impact the HERS industry in Texas and elsewhere? Joining us on today’s podcast is Ned Munoz, V.P. of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel at Texas Association of Builders, and James Rodriguez, Executive Vice President at Fox Energy Specialists. James shares with us the...
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EP116 RESNET Data Sheds Light on Energy Efficient Home Trends with Ryan Meres
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“Data is the most valuable asset in the world.” - Brittany Kaiser Housing trends have significant importance to the RESNET community. In addition to tracking progress with RESNET HERS Ratings, the hundreds of data points collected on each home provide insights into the trends in energy efficiency, component selection and electrification. What are some of the latest trends in HERS Rated homes? What value can this data provide to all the stakeholders in RESNET? RESTALK welcomes back RESNET’s Program Director, Ryan Meres, to share with us some insights he has...
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EP115 The New RESNET Embodied Carbon Advisory Committee with Chris Magwood from RMI
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“Doing your best in this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” -Oprah Winfrey A critical element in the decarbonization of homes is the embodied carbon produced in the construction of homes. As the current RESNET Carbon Index® only covers the carbon produced due to energy used in a home, what do we do next? What type of standards exists to perform this assessment? What are the challenges and roadmap ahead? Recently, the RESNET Board of Directors formally authorized the creation of an effort to explore the development of a residential embodied...
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EP114 Meet the new RESNET Board leaders, Mark Johnson & Cy Kilbourn
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“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” -Warren Bennis What are some of the qualities embodied in outstanding board leaders? Someone who has experience in business leadership roles. A person that has a proven track record in developing and executing strategy. Someone who demonstrates a forward-thinking mentality. In today’s podcast, we are joined by two outstanding board leaders, Mark Johnson, Executive VP and Director of Business Development at the International Code Council, and Cy Kilbourn, Vice President of Engineering at Ekotrope. We...
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EP113 Update on RESNET Carbon Index with Philip Fairey and David Goldstein
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“The big picture doesn’t just come from distance; it also comes from time.” -Simon Sinek Climate change is becoming an increasing concern. The private sector, individuals as well as state, local and federal governments are seeking to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As the energy used in all buildings, including homes, is cited as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, how do these entities get an accurate metric on emissions?Is there a way to use this info to address when energy is used in a home?As well as how much home energy...
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- Margaret J. Wheatley
23 episodes, 23 topics and 34 different guests.
We covered a lot of ground in the RESTalk podcast in 2022, now going into our 5th year of episodes.
(Over 12 hours of conversations about the world of RESNET!)
We hope we stimulated your thinking and moved you into action in this often-complex world of home energy ratings.
If you’d like to dig a little deeper into the topics covered in these episodes, see the list mentioned in each section below.
PART A: Organization. Systems & Affiliates
| Episode | Speaker | Topic |
| 89 | Steve, John | Steve Baden describes the opportunities and threats for RESNET going into 2022 |
| 90 | Dominic Sims, Mark Johnson | Broader consensus in code development |
| 100 | Joshua Anderson | Breaking into the industry as a HERS modeler |
| 101 | Simone Beaty | Factors influencing the outlook for green mortgage-backed securities |
| 102 | David Choo | CALCERTS David Choo's Motivations for entering the Home Energy Industry |
| 110 | Billy Giblin | An overview of onsite field visits and their impact |
PART B: Buildings and Building Data
| Episode | Speaker | Topic |
| 91 | Ryan Meres | Who are the buyers of HERS Rated Homes and what is driving their decisions |
| 96 | Sara Gutterman | Net Zero everything? |
| 98 | Ryan Meres | Data on new homes getting to Net Zero |
| 106 | Spencer Frye | Athens GA Ground Zero for the affordable homes’ crisis |
| 109 | Emily Mottram | How did the Pretty Good House concept get started |
PART C: The RESNET Community
| Episode | Speaker | Topic |
| 88 | Emma Bennett | What do people get out of the RESNET Building Performance Conferences |
| 92 | Elizabeth Sanfelippo | Artistic Perspectives in Home Performance |
| 93 | Jacob Kamen | Mentorship in RESNET |
| 95 | John Godden | CRESNET / RESNET Cross Border Challenge, new technologies and water |
| 97 | Jared Kain-Woods | Detective work and complexity in energy efficient designs |
| 104 | Stefan Orenda | Unique ways to market energy efficient homes with consumers |
PART D: Codes & Standards
| Episode | Speaker | Topic |
| 94 | Andy Buccino & Sara DeVico | Embodied carbon tools & engaging builders |
| 103 | Jacob Atalla | The water & energy nexus |
| 107 | David Goldstein | What is the genesis of the RESNET CO2e Index |
| 99 | Alex Meaney | What does a load calculation tell you and more |
| 105 | Steve Rogers | Why is duct leakage testing so important? An example. |
| 108 | Jim Bergmann | Importance of proper design installation of a blower/air handler & cost of ownership |
RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage.
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