June 4th, 2012

What’s so special about Gilbert, Arizona? Well, Gilbert just happens to be the town where home energy history was made this May. It was in Gilbert, Arizona where the one-millionth home in the U.S.A. received a HERS Index Score, after getting an energy rating by a certified RESNET Home Energy Rater. One of our feature articles in this month’s newsletter talks more this momentous event and the growing importance of the HERS Index to the real estate industry.

Our second article addresses a safety concern that many of us are not always aware of: the dangers of a gas leak in the home. Learn how to spot the signs and what to do in case it happens to you.

As always, we sincerely hope that you enjoy the RESNET SmartHome newsletter and find the articles informative and interesting - happy reading!

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If suddenly one day you find your home smelling like rotten eggs, it could be because…well, your eggs have gone bad. But it’s far more likely that you might be dealing with a gas leak, which is an altogether far more serious problem.

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• Regional winners of government’s National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition announced