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RESTalk

Bill Spohn
RESNET
HERS
Energy Star
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (c-Pace)
Pace Equity
Quality Assurance
Market Signals
People Pipeline
Women In Building Science
Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
IECC
High Performance Housing
HERS Rating
Habitat For Humanity
RESNET QA App
Real-Time QA Data
RESNET Conference
CIRRUS Low Carbon
Residential Energy Ratings
Third-Party Verifications

RESTalk, produced by RESNET.us is the best way to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the world of Home Energy Ratings (HERS), including initiatives, standards, marketing, and more. Hosted by building performance veteran Bill Spohn, the show features interviews with the RESNET team and prominent guests from throughout the rating and home building industries, discussing a wide range of topics... more

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"Water efficiency is moving from a nice feature to a development necessity."

"HERSH2O® helps turn water conservation into something builders can measure, verify, and communicate."

"Water is a precious resource—and unlike energy, we cannot simply ... more

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"The people closest to the work often have the clearest view of what needs to change."

"Codes do not become practical until field experience finds its way into the conversation."

"Better data leads to better codes, and ... more

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"Utilities are no longer just incentive providers. They are becoming design partners."

"High performance is not a luxury in affordable housing. It is a necessity for predictable living costs."

"If you want this to scale... more

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"It's a young industry. That's what makes it exciting, we're still shaping what it becomes."

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Recent Guests

Nathan Kahre
Senior Program Manager, National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Home Builders (NHB)
Episode: EP153 How Energy Codes Really Get Made, and Why Raters Should Have a Seat at the Table (May 2026)
Alex Smith
Director of Energy Programs for ICC; Secretariat to the IECC
International Code Council (ICC)
Episode: EP153 How Energy Codes Really Get Made, and Why Raters Should Have a Seat at the Table (May 2026)
Kris Stenger
Assistant Vice President of Codes for ICC; former Director of Energy Programs
International Code Council
Episode: EP153 How Energy Codes Really Get Made, and Why Raters Should Have a Seat at the Table (May 2026)
Rebecca Smout
Senior Program Manager with SRP
Salt River Project
Episode: EP152 Powering ENERGY STAR Multifamily in the Southwest: SRP & Copa Health's Blueprint for High-Performance Housing (April 2026)
Joe Keeper
Chief Financial Officer for Copa Health
Copa Health
Episode: EP152 Powering ENERGY STAR Multifamily in the Southwest: SRP & Copa Health's Blueprint for High-Performance Housing (April 2026)
Jacob Alvarez
HRS Raider and Green Building Programs Manager
Desert Skies Energy
Episode: EP152 Powering ENERGY STAR Multifamily in the Southwest: SRP & Copa Health's Blueprint for High-Performance Housing (April 2026)
Courtney Holland
Emerging Leader Fellow, 2026 Emerging Leader Fellow
RESNET / 2026 Emerging Leader Fellowship
Episode: EP151 Emerging Leaders, Real Talk: The Future of HERS® Starts Here (March 2026)
Hayden Cantoni
Emerging Leader Fellow, 2026 Emerging Leader Fellow
RESNET / 2026 Emerging Leader Fellowship
Episode: EP151 Emerging Leaders, Real Talk: The Future of HERS® Starts Here (March 2026)
Cindy Zeis
Technical Director
PSD
Episode: EP150 Women Building the Future: Voices from the RESNET® Community (March 2026)

Host

Bill Spohn
Host of RESTalk, building-performance veteran actively discussing home energy ratings, standards, and industry initiatives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    This is such a great podcast. Bill is a excellent interviewer and keeps the listener understanding the topic when a guest goes a little deep, explains relevant topics, clears up misconceptions (like how ICC and RESNET intersect, and how the newer RESNET QA system is working to improve consistency and accuracy), and I love Bill’s fun “thought for the day” at the end of each episode. I have learned a lot and intend to listen to every one. Thank you RESNET for this insightful, educational, and insp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mellingson
    United States7 years ago
  • Can't get enough!

    This and your building science has changed the outlook of my business! Thanks and keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jman777ase
    United States8 years ago
  • Great for Raters

    Great information for raters and like minded individuals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woodworker33
    United States8 years ago
  • RESNET: Finally

    Great organization with better content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurtdesign1
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners note improved understanding of QA and rating processes.
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The host is appreciated for engaging interviews and practical takeaways.

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EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Laurel Elam and Scott Doyle (September 2025)
Q: Will the webinar cover all updates and how to prepare for compliance?
Yes, the webinar will walk through the Chapter 9 updates, expanded sections, and provide guidance on how to be ready for January 1st, 2026, with links to the update and registration.
EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Laurel Elam and Scott Doyle (September 2025)
Q: What other updates accompany Addendum 75 beyond the QA app?
There are revisions to the appeals and disciplinary processes, including the hearing process for appeals, and additional changes to be discussed in the September 24 webinar.
EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Laurel Elam and Scott Doyle (September 2025)
Q: Is this going to be a requirement for the QA app?
Yes, the use of the RESNET QA app will be mandatory starting January 1, 2026, with an approved API option possible for equivalent functionality.
EP149 Inside the 2026 RESNET® Conference: The Next Era of HERS® (January 2026)
Q: Very good. What would you say is your highlight? What are you looking forward to?
Noah shares that the Alamo reception is a highlight and discusses attending experiences, renovations, networking, and the overall excitement for on-site events.
EP149 Inside the 2026 RESNET® Conference: The Next Era of HERS® (January 2026)
Q: Hey, it's great. I've seen you at the conference. We correspond a lot on e-mail. I don't really know too much about you. Maybe our listeners would like to hear more about who you are, and what brought you this point of being with RESNET.
Noah Kibbe introduces himself, describes his role in standards management and administrative coordination at RESNET, and explains his background and how he became involved with the organization.

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What is RESTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, industry-focused show that centers on home energy ratings, building performance, and high-performance housing. Episodes typically explore standards, financing, policy, and real-world implementations by practitioners, utilities, developers, and code bodies. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert guests from RESNET and the broader building-science ecosystem, in-depth discussions of QA, data, and program incentives, and a clear emphasis on scalable, affordable high-performance homes. Listeners are likely professionals seeking actionable insights for ratings, design collaboration, and financing strategies in energy-efficient housing.

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Recent guests on RESTalk include:

1. Nathan Kahre
2. Alex Smith
3. Kris Stenger
4. Rebecca Smout
5. Joe Keeper
6. Jacob Alvarez
7. Courtney Holland
8. Hayden Cantoni

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