by Emily Barriere | Mar 18, 2024 | Energy Efficiency
Do HVAC Efficiency Ratings Matter? When deciding what HVAC equipment to install, efficiency ratings are the key to differentiating between various makes and models. Without a basic understanding of efficiency ratings, it’s much like trying to interpret a foreign...
by Emily Barriere | Dec 28, 2023 | Energy Efficiency
Which Energy-Efficient Upgrades Should I Choose? Frequently, we get the question about the most cost-effective upgrades when remodeling older homes. Many homeowners have concerns about their energy bills but don’t want to spend an enormous amount on...
by Emily Barriere | Oct 31, 2023 | HERS Raters, Products and Services
The Basics of Non-Residential & Multifamily Energy Codes Do you want to know if your commercial or multifamily project is subject to nonresidential Energy Codes? You can discover if your project has Energy Code requirements by looking for NRCC pages in your plans....
by Emily Barriere | Oct 17, 2023 | HERS Raters, How To
What is HERS Testing? Many get all the way to their inspection day to find that they missed one crucial step. How frustrating! Your inspector informs you that a HERS Rater needs to verify Building Efficiency Codes. A HERS Rater is a third-party inspector, specializing...
by Emily Barriere | Sep 14, 2023 | Decentralization, Health and Safety, Social Issues
Utility Company Negligence in Hawaii: Blazing new evidence seems to point to Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) as the cause of multiple fires that devastated Maui in August of 2023. Now, neglect to maintain the structural integrity of grid infrastructure, neglect to...
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