Nov 10, 2025
QUOTES FROM STEVE:
“The challenge isn’t how far we can push efficiency—but how affordable we can make it.”
“Give builders a clear target and the market will respond.”
“It’s been a hell of a ride—thanks for the memories. Now it’s your turn to take it to the next level.”
Steve Baden tells the story...
Oct 20, 2025
QUOTES:
“We created the CIRRUS Low Carbon program to speak to developers’ pocketbooks — build a better building, and you get a better rate.” — Tricia Baker
“Early design is peace of mind — it saves you a buck or two and a lot of headaches later.” — Karl Peer
In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn...
Sep 15, 2025
EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data:
The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Scott Doyle and Laurel Elam
(September 2025)
“If you’re a professional and the rules of your profession change, you can’t afford not to keep up.”
— Scott Doyle
In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn sits down...
Aug 11, 2025
“When you're in construction, you're just building sticks and bricks—until you understand how a house actually performs.”
– Kevin Smith
In this episode of RESTalk, Bill sits down with Kevin L. Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, to explore a groundbreaking project: the Bennett Point Phase...
Jul 14, 2025
“RESNET members are now touching about a third of all new single-family homes. That’s a big number — and it’s only growing.”
-Ryan Meres
In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes back Ryan Meres, Programs Director at RESNET®, to explore the key insights from the 2025 HERS® Rated Homes Data Trends...