
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 156 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationNewsBusiness News | |||

"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
QUOTES from the episode: "You can't fix what you didn't catch early. Thoroughness upfront saves everything downstream."
"It's a young industry. That's what makes it exciting, we're still shaping what it becomes."
"If you don't have a reason for b... more
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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
This and your building science has changed the outlook of my business! Thanks and keep up the great work!
Great information for raters and like minded individuals.
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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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