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ACCREDITATION
Learn more about REM/Rate software, Standards & Procedures, CRESNET's accreditations and view our accredited members below.
REM/Rate, The Home Energy Analysis Tool
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The software used by CRESNET members to create energy consumption comparison reports is REM/Rate, The Home Energy Analysis tool.
Better than Code, the software provider pays NORESCO a fee to purchase an annaul REM/Rate software licence that is then purchased annually by Building Code Energy Modelers and Energy Raters through the service provider Project Future Proof.
Ontario Building Code (OBC) Reference
OBC 2024 Vol. 2, SB-12 Appendix A-3.1.2.1. Application of Performance Path
Annual Energy Use Software: For the purpose of calculating the annual energy use of a proposed design and a design based on selected compliance package, the following software maybe used:
RESENT accrediated Home Energy Ratig System (HERS) software, such as:
REM/Rate V14.6.2.
(see code reference for full iteration)
National Building Code (NBC) Reference
REM/Rate is compliant with the ANSI/ASHRAE 140, "Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs"
NBC 2020 9.36.5.4.
8) If a computer program is used to carry out the compliance calculations, the calculation methods employed in the energy model shall
a) be used for both the reference and the proposed houses, and
b) be tested in accordance with ANSI/ASHAE 140, "Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs," with variations in the computer program from the range reommended therein reported in accordance with Division C.
Enbridge - savings by design
REM/Rate software is approved to be used for the Enbridge - Savings by Design Program
Standards & procedures listed below
Each standard and procedure listed below defines and supports REM/Rate software and the process used to generate energy consumption reports for Homes and Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
Standards & Procedures
ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF RESNET ACCREDIATED HER SOFTWARE TOOLS
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF RESNET ACCREDIATED HER SOFTWARE TOOLS
This standard has rules that set definition and calculations for calculating energy consumption.
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF RESNET ACCREDIATED HER SOFTWARE TOOLS
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF RESNET ACCREDIATED HER SOFTWARE TOOLS
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF RESNET ACCREDIATED HER SOFTWARE TOOLS
Defines procedures used for consistency and verification of RESNET accredited HERS software tools.
ansi/ashrae/ies standard 90.2-2018
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF RESNET ACCREDIATED HER SOFTWARE TOOLS
ansi/ashrae/ies standard 90.2-2018
This standard through rigorous cost benefit analysis defines the point of diminishing marginal returns for operational carbon.
CRESNET's mission is to improve the overall professionalism of the energy rating industry in Canada. To this end we offer several levels of training and accreditation. CRESNET is also the only organization in Canada with a Memorandum of Understanding with RESNET in the United States to utilize their HERS rating Standards and Procedures. CRESNET is the sole provider of HERS Training and Certification in Canada.
- CRESNET ACCREDITED BUILDING CODE ENERGY MODELLER (BCEM)
- CRESNET AIR TIGHTNESS TESTER ACCREDITATION
- CRESNET ACCREDITED FIELD INSPECTOR
- CRESNET ACCREDITED HERS ENERGY RATER (Combined designation achieved after the completion of the above three courses)
For more details on these various levels of accreditation and to view the training that is offered, please view our Training page.
