Florida Home Energy & Resources Organization, Inc.

Our History

Founded January 1, 1997, Florida HERO has been leading the way in bringing energy efficiency to housing and doing it one home at a time!

“Ken Fonorow, President of Florida HERO, has been involved in building science and energy conservation for over 40 years as energy analyst, consultant, problem solver and is experienced in residential mechanical systems design and installation. His diverse background includes pioneering work in the development of software for energy auditing, blower-door technology and “Green” construction codes.

Ken’s results oriented, practical approach in the field of applied Building Science has been nationally recognized.

Nationally Certified HERS Rater Trainer

Nationally Certified HERS Rater

State of Florida Certified Class I, II and III Residential Rater

Masters Program for Building Science, Advanced Energy

Radon Resistant Residential Construction, National Environmental Health Association

Creating Healthy and Efficient Green Building Environments, University of Florida

Understanding Duct Leakage Test Methods, DOE

Healthy House Builder Training, American Lung Association

Professional Affiliations

Building America Team Member
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
2005 RESNET Market Transformation Leadership Award
Member, Board of Directors
National Conference Presenter
Member, National Trainers, Provider and Raters National Standards Committee
Chair, Advanced Rater Certification Task Force
EPA Energy Star Partner
2002 – 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award
1999 Ally of the Year
Cross Creek Initiative
Vice-President, Past President, Co-Founder

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Member, Research Center Whole House and Building Process Redesign Road Mapping Team

Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA)
Member, National conference presenter

Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)

Santa Fe Community College
Member, Building Construction Technology Advisory Committee
Continuing Education Instructor

Florida Green Builder Coalition (FGBC)
Founding Member
Past Member, Board of Directors
Certifying Agent

Habitat for Humanity International
Member, Green Team

American Lung Association, Florida Chapter
Consultant

National Energy Raters Association (NERA)
Founding & Past Member, Board of Directors
1998-2000 Inaugural President

Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)
Past Alternate Associate State Director

Gainesville Builders Association (GBA)
Past Member, Board of Directors

Gainesville Regional Utilities
Past Vice-Chairman, Energy Advisory Committee

Our History

Professional Affiliations

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