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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. |
