by Emily Barriere | Mar 13, 2023 | Health and Safety, Social Issues
California Red Tide is Increasing along Coastline: If you’ve ever seen the effects of red tide in person, then you know this growing phenomenon is no joke. After a red algae bloom (phytoplankton), ocean water becomes oxygen-deprived and toxic. Consequently,... 
by Emily Barriere | Feb 15, 2023 | Products and Services
Installer Verifications for Air-Conditioning: Whenever you change out a ducted AC system or add ducted cooling to a property in California, a HERS Rater must perform certain air-conditioning verifications. Typically, AC is the last item we would HERS-verify on larger... 
by Emily Barriere | Feb 3, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Health and Safety
Rodents Can Destroy HVAC Efficiency: Did you know that your ductwork could be providing a warm home for rodents to nest in? Rats can wreak havoc in ductwork by chewing holes in sheet metal and duct insulation. Why do we care? As HERS Raters, part of our job involves... 
by Emily Barriere | Jan 12, 2023 | How To
Understanding your Title 24 Energy Compliance Report is Essential: As HERS Raters, we’ve just about seen it all when it comes to Title 24 mishaps. Over time, we have noticed a pattern in the construction industry within California. That is, most people are... 
by Emily Barriere | Nov 25, 2022 | Health and Safety, How To
No Pests Should Live Rent-Free: Are you interested in learning how to keep pests out of your home? When the temperature drops, bugs and insects will begin looking for a home. Yet, no one likes the thought of these unwelcome guests. We would prefer they find another...
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