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It was a tough decision to cancel RaterFest 2020. As we anticipate gathering again in 2021, we can hardly contain our excitement.  RaterFest is an amazing chance to meet new friends, grow as energy professionals, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery. Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create the best training and networking experience for energy professionals.

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We can't wait to see you this year! 
RaterFest is a chance to meet new friends, grow as energy professionals, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery.  Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create the best training and networking experience for energy professionals.

We're so excited to see your face this year!
Registration is open and it's all inclusive! From lodging to dining, sessions to activities, all you need to do is get here and we'll take care of the rest. RaterFest is an amazing chance to meet new friends, grow as energy professionals, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery. Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create the best training and networking experience for energy professionals.

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The "unconference" for energy professionals!

September 23-25, 2022

Sept. 24-26, 2021

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We can't wait to see you this year! 
RaterFest is a chance to meet new friends, grow as energy professionals, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery.  Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create the best training and networking experience for energy professionals.

We're so excited to see your face this year!

Registration is open and it's all inclusive! From lodging to dining, sessions to activities, all you need to do is get here and we'll take care of the rest. RaterFest is an amazing chance to meet new friends, grow as energy professionals, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery. Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create the best training and networking experience for energy professionals.

Register Here!
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It was a tough decision to cancel RaterFest 2020. As we anticipate gathering again in 2021, we can hardly contain our excitement.  RaterFest is an amazing chance to meet new friends, grow as energy professionals, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery. Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create the best training and networking experience for energy professionals.

We can hardly contain our excitement to announce our 12th RaterFest is happening in 2022!

Grow as energy professionals, create new relationships, and soak in Colorado's gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery at RaterFest 2022! Over the past 10+ years, we've worked hard to create a deeply engaging, single-track training experience for energy professionals. Registration opens soon!
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Date

Sept. 23-25

Location

Empire, CO

Price

$640 - $735

CEUs

RESNET, BPI, & ICC

Capacity

Limited to 100

Housing & Meals

Included in price!

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RaterFest Speakers

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Sam Rashkin - Keynote

Founder of Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry

As founder for “Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry”, Sam is a published author, trainer, and consultant who has been preparing our nation’s home builders for major disruptions looming ahead. In his prior role as Chief Architect for the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, Sam’s led deployment of proven housing innovations including directing the Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.

This work built upon his experience leading ENERGY STAR® for Homes from its inception in 1996 to more than 8,000 builder partners, over one million labeled homes. During his 20-plus years as a licensed architect, he specialized in energy efficient design and completed over 100 residential projects. He has served on the national Steering Committees for USGBC’s LEED for Homes, NAHB’s Green Builder Guidelines, and U.S. EPA’s Water Sense and Indoor airPLUS™ labels. Mr. Rashkin has been recognized for his contributions to sustainable housing in 2019 with the EEBA Legend Award and in 2012 with the Hanley Award. Find Sam on LinkedIn.

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Dan Perunko

President at Balance Point Home Performance

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Peter Troast

Founder & CEO of Energy Circle

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Bruce Manclark

Trainer at CLEAResult

RaterFest Reviews

"This was definitely a surprisingly informative and useful event. I am glad I made the trek from Nashville to the Rockies to spend a few days with like minded professionals, and will most certainly be back again next year. Covering everything from the latest in HVAC design to standards and QA updates, the topics were useful and on point, and the location and company can't be beat."
Johnathan Gensler, Revive Energy LLC
"Great event! The sessions left me wanting more and the networking was great. I hope to return annually!"
Michael Matthews, Advance Energy

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RaterFest Sessions

Eligible attendees can earn CEUs from:
Earn RESNET CEUs at RaterFest
Earn BPI CEUs at RaterFest
Earn ICC CEUs at RaterFest
Zero is the Future of Housing….And No Extra Cost if Optimized

The zero energy and Zero Energy Ready train has left the station. Tens-of-thousands of homes already constructed provide compelling evidence. Extensive builder feedback suggests strong business advantages. Testimonials from homeowners all across the country demonstrate a vastly superior customer experience. And we haven’t begun to address the impressive societal benefits associated with a stronger economy, cleaner air, additional jobs, and significantly less peak power demand. Not surprisingly, there are a growing number of zero energy codes in states and cities. Maybe even more significantly, the national 2021 International Energy Conservation Code is essentially equivalent to a Zero Energy Ready Home enclosure.

If you’re not on this train, you have a lot of catching up to do. That begins with this session which will show the key building blocks of a Zero Energy Ready Home and how to optimize them. The exciting news is that an optimized Zero Energy Ready Home can cost the same or less cost as a minimum code home! Consider all the additional profit, customer satisfaction, market differentiation from increasingly obsolete existing homes, and reduced customer service calls a nice bonus.

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Sam Rashkin

Learning Outcomes:

  • Overview the 2021 IECC in relation to Zero Energy Ready Homes
  • Examine the selling points of a Zero Energy Ready Home
  • Looking into the cost fact associated with Zero Energy Ready Homes
  • Identify the key building blocks of a Zero Energy Ready Home
Who Holds the Keys to a Healthier Home? and Who Is the Key Maker?

This session will cover the key elements to a healthier home. Is it the designer, builder, sub-contractors, HVAC contractors, Rater/Advisors, product manufacturers, and/or the occupants. No surprise here it's a combination. Let's pick the locks and discuss the various roles each key holder has in creating common failures (unhealthy conditions) and current successes that open the doors to a healthier home.

At the end of this session you will have gained a better understanding of the impacts from key stakeholders on healthier homes and be surprised on the healthy conditions that are currently being implemented in dwellings today. If a healthier home is as simple as turning a key, why are so few dwellers asking for their home to be healthier? Maybe semantics with comfort or … we’ll discuss the consumer interferences.

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Joe Medosch

Learning Outcomes:

  • List the top key holders to a healthier home. Two keys can make a significant impact! 
  • Name three of the most common health risks and exposure and pathways in a dwelling.
  • Why the healthiest home can become a serious health risk by of the occupants. 
  • What should a Rater/Energy Advisor know to make a home healthier.
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The Venue

Location

30 miles West of Denver sitting on 220 acres, Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) camp is located within the beautiful Colorado Rockies. The camp offers hiking trails, amazing views, a 27-hole disc golf course, and more.

Address

  • 2644 Alvarado Rd
  • Empire, CO 80438

Directions

From Denver:

  • Take I-70 west to exit 232 (Empire/Granby exit toward US 40 E)
  • Veer left at fork and follow the signs for "Easterseals Camp"
  • At the stop sign, continue straight onto Co Rd 257 by passing across US 40
  • Travel 0.5 miles along Co Rd 257 and take a left over the first overpass onto Co Rd 308
  • At the stop sign, cross over Alvarado Rd and enter the driveway with the overhanging "WELCOME" sign
  • The check in is located about 400 yards down the dirt road on the left with a small parking lot

    Lodging Options

    Private Room

    Premium Lodge

    Premium Bunk

    In Newly Built Lodge

    Classic Mountain Cabin

    Unpowered Tent Site

    Unpowered RV Spot

    RaterFest Photos

    Here are just a few of our favorite photos... It's hard to choose from so many happy moments!

    RaterFest! is deeply committed to high-quality training AND fun. Every year, the weekend features RaterOlympics, ping pong tournament, energy geek trivia, yard games, hikes, great company, break-out sessions, and so much more! 

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    Offered Activities

    Rater Olympics
    Ping Pong Competition
    Rater Jam
    Building Science Trivia
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    Past Years

    Previous Sessions

    Zero Energy Ready Home HERS Rater Roundtable
    Presented by: Sam Bowles, Jamie Lyons, and Joe Nebbia

    Marketing Energy Conservation Through The Ages
    Presented by: Bruce Manclark

    Chemical Dependency - The price of addiction to chemicals in building materials
    Presented by: Joe Medosch

    The Oregon Trail: Making Energy Labels Normal
    Presented by: David Heslam

    The Winds of Change- An Update on RESNET Quality Assurance and Technical Standards
    Presented by: Scott Doyle

    What Should a Rating Really Include? 
    Presented by: Darrell Lehman & Mike Collignon

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    Supporting Sponsors

    NoCo AeroBarrier is Sponsoring RaterFest 2021

    Special thanks to NoCo AeroBarrier for being our Rocky Mountain Sponsor!

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