ABOUT US

CRESNET was incorporated as a Canadian Non-Profit Organization under the Canada Corporations Act, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental preservation. The first four Directors of the Corporation were JOHN GODDEN, PAUL DUFFY, BRUCE GOUGH, and PETER REYNOLDS, who are committed to promoting initiatives that support the HERS rating system.

RESNET has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CRESNET Board, allowing CRESNET to become an international affiliate focused on energy efficiency. This agreement enables the adoption of common rater certification, quality assurance, a code of ethics, and standards of practice to promote environmental preservation. This MOU has been extended several times since its inception.

CRESNET develops a Canadian Reference Home aimed at enhancing energy efficiency for use in the HERS rating scale, contributing to environmental preservation.

CRESNET is granted funds from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to develop a training course for air tightness testing, which is essential for enhancing energy efficiency and supporting environmental preservation efforts. This initiative will also contribute to achieving a better HERS rating for buildings.

The Bruce Gough Memorial Scholarship has been initiated to support initiatives that promote energy efficiency and environmental preservation, aligning with efforts to improve HERS ratings in residential buildings.

The Ontario Building Code has been updated to include an energy modelling path that utilizes HERS compliant software, promoting energy efficiency and supporting environmental preservation through improved building standards.

Project Future Proof has been granted the first HERS Providership in Canada, on behalf of CRESNET by RESNET, marking a significant step towards enhancing energy efficiency and promoting environmental preservation through the HERS rating system.

The first Cross Border Challenge, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and environmental preservation, is conducted as a partnership between RESNET and CRESNET. Winners will be announced at the RESNET Conference, highlighting their HERS rating achievements.

CRESNET develops and launches the HERS Training program, which focuses on energy efficiency and contributes to environmental preservation through the promotion of HERS rating standards.

CRESNET participates in the update to CAN/CGSB 149.10, enhancing its Air Tightness Training Course to promote energy efficiency and support environmental preservation. This initiative also aligns with the industry's standards for achieving a HERS rating.

All in-person training and events related to energy efficiency and environmental preservation are curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including those that focus on achieving a HERS rating.

HVAC Designers of Canada (HVACDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CRESNET to establish a formal collaboration aimed at promoting energy efficiency and environmental preservation. This partnership will focus on advancing cooperation in HVAC design, Building Code Energy Modelling, and initiatives that enhance the HERS rating for improved energy performance.