Rater and Provider Definitions
The
following infrastructure for HERS
raters and provider organizations
has been established within the
NEHERS Alliance to maintain the
national standards for HERS
organizations as set by
NASEO/RESNET.
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Accredited HERS
Provider Organizations |
Associated Rater(s) |
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Definition |
Applied for and received
accreditation designation
under NASEO/RESNET HERS
guidelines. |
Individual or small
organization with technical
capabilities but lacking
resources or desire to
become accredited. |
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Accreditation Status |
Fully accredited
May choose to maintain
relationship with Associated
Raters (as “Accredited HERS
Ally”). |
Operates under Accredited
HERS Member Organization |
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Quality Control |
Full QC system
Designates an officer,
employee or contractor to be
responsible for quality
assurance within the
organization (“QA
Designee”).
Maintains QA files according
to NASEO HERS Guidelines. |
Operates under Accredited
HERS Member Organization’s
QC system |
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Database |
Maintains database of all
issued ratings.
Reports ratings to software
vendor as required. |
Operates under Accredited
HERS Provider’s rating
database system |
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REM/Rate Licensing |
Licenses rating software
directly through software
vendor(s). |
No direct licensing option
available; operates under
Accredited HERS Ally’s
software license.
Issues ratings under
Accredited HERS Ally’s name.
Receives rating numbers from
Accredited HERS Ally. |
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