FEATURED NOTES MARCH 2010 David Goldstein Publishes New Book, Invisible Energy: Strategies to Rescue the Economy and Save the Planet David Goldstein, Energy Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council and President of the RESNET Board of Directors has had a new book published entitled, Invisible Energy: Strategies to Rescue the Economy and Save the Planet. Offering effective tools for addressing the dual crises of climate change and the economy, the book demonstrates the huge potential benefits of implementing energy efficiency technology and policies. This book shows how the two major challenges of our time are related, how market failures actually restrict competition, and how they impede the development of energy efficient products. Moreover, because no single trade association benefits from advocating for efficiency, the “hidden energy” of efficient use is a forgotten resource both in comparison to green energy as well as polluting sources. This book shows how thoughtful policies, smart regulations, and new technologies can support a drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions while at the same time fostering greater economic growth. The book was the foundation of David Goldstein’s opening presentation at the 2010 RESNET Building Performance Conference. For information on ordering the book click on http://baytreepublish.com/invisible-energy-fr.html OTHER NOTES Momentum Increasing for Home Star Retrofit Program Proposed program would allocate $6 billion for retrofits Action in Senate to Extend Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit Legislation passes Senate to extend tax credit to December 31, 2010 Despite Downturn in the U.S. Housing Market, the Number of Homes Rated and Certified for Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes Increased in 2009 View dramatic incease in demand for homes rated as high energy performance RESNET Recruiting Building Performance Labeling Task Force Volunteers being sought to assist develop RESNET guidelines for labeling Charles Eley Appointed to RESNET Board of Directors Introducing RESNET's newest board member Philip Fairey Appointed as Chair of RESNET Standards Committee Replaces Michael Holtz 2010 Officers of RESNET Board Elected Meet your new board officers RESNET Adopts New Vision and Mission Statements Reflects expansion of scope of organization RESNET to Embark on Effort to Develop Commercial Building Energy Rating Program Introducing COMNET commercial and high-rise multifamily rating program 2009 RESNET Building Performance Conference Served as Catalyst for the Building Performance Industry 2010 RESNET Conference breaks all attendance records RESNET Presents 2010 Rating Industry Leadership Awards E-ON US and Texas Home Energy Rating Organization presenting with leadership awards David Goldstein Publishes New Book, Invisible Energy: Strategies to Rescue the Economy and Save the Planet Book was focus of 2010 RESNET Conference general session Save the Dates ˆ February 28 ˆ March 4, 2011 RESNET Building Performance Conference Make plans to attend the 2011 RESNET Conference in Orlando, Florida New Accredited Rating Provider View the newest accredited rating provider New Accredited Rater Training Provider View the newest accredited rater traning provider New Raters Posted on RESNET Certified Rater Director View states with new certified raters RESNET Welcomes New Members View organizations that have joined RESNET in March 2010 Not a Member of RESNET? Join Today! Learn benefits of RESNET membership and how to join easily and securly online