EP149 Inside the 2026 RESNET® Conference: The Next Era of HERS® (January 2026)

EP149 Inside the 2026 RESNET® Conference: The Next Era of HERS® (January 2026)

From RESTalk by Bill Spohn

February 9, 2026 · 25 min

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Bill Spohn interviews Noah Kibbe about the upcoming 2026 RESNET® Conference and its significance for the HERS® industry.

QUOTES from the episode: "The RESNET® Conference is where experience meets fresh perspective, and that's where the real progress happens." "This isn't just another conference. It's about shaping the next era of the HERS© industry." "If you want to understand where the industry is headed, this is where the conversations are happening." In this episode of RESTalk, Bill Spohn sits down with Noah Kibbe from RESNET® to preview the 2026 RESNET® Conference coming to San Antonio's Riverwalk. Noah shares what goes into planning the event, from selecting the location and shaping the agenda to locking in what might be one of the most memorable receptions in conference history. Yes, at the Alamo. The conversation gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how the conference is intentionally designed to balance technical depth, networking, and community. Noah walks through the structure of the conference, including general sessions, expanded 90-minute breakout sessions, and clearly defined tracks like energy codes, building science, carbon reporting, RESNET® Quality Assurance, and RESNET® 101 for newcomers. The discussion highlights why RESNET® extended session lengths this year, putting…

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Host: Bill Spohn

Guest: Noah Kibbe

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Organizations: RESNET®

Places: San Antonio, Riverwalk, Alamo

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