EP148 A New Chapter for RESNET: A Conversation with Executive Director Shelby Gatlin (January 2026)

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Bill Spohn interviews Shelby Gatlin about her new role as Executive Director of RESNET and the future of home energy ratings.

QUOTES from the episode: "What raters do makes the difference. Supporting them protects the credibility of the entire ecosystem." "Energy and water performance are not abstract. They are measurable, verifiable, and they matter to families." "My role is to protect what works, listen carefully, and help RESNET adapt without losing what makes it special." In the first RESTalk episode of 2026, Bill Spohn welcomes Shelby Gatlin, the new Executive Director of RESNET©, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, credibility, and the future of home energy ratings. Shelby shares her professional path from conservation-focused work and regulatory advocacy into the residential energy efficiency space, including years spent navigating operational growth and industry change. Shelby explains why RESNET©'s voluntary standards, third-party verification, and ecosystem of trust matter now more than ever, especially as affordability, comfort, and long-term household costs take center stage. She emphasizes that energy and water performance are not abstract concepts, but measurable outcomes that directly impact homeowners. Throughout the discussion, Shelby underscores the critical role of raters…

People in this episode

Host: Bill Spohn

Guest: Shelby Gatlin

Topics covered

• leadership
• home energy ratings
• energy efficiency
• credibility
• residential standards

Keywords

• RESNET
• energy performance
• water performance
• homeowners
• third-party verification

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RESNET

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