From 1999 through 2000, representatives of the home energy rating
industry engaged in discussions with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
staff on the incorporation of Building Option Packages (BOPs) for the
certification of ENERGY STAR Homes. RESNET facilitated the discussions.
BOPs are a series of prescriptive standards developed by EPA that builders
can use to demonstrate compliance to the ENERGY STAR Homes standard. On
June 5, 2000, EPA formalized an agreement with the HERS® industry.
RESNET has developed and EPA has recognized a BOP accreditation
procedure that is based upon the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy
Rating Accreditation Standard.
