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HVAC Efficiency Ratings

by Emily Barriere | March 18, 2024 | Energy Efficiency | 0 Comments

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...

Cost Effective Energy-Efficient Upgrades

by Emily Barriere | December 28, 2023 | Energy Efficiency | 0 Comments

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 energy-efficient...

Nonresidential Energy Code

by Emily Barriere | October 31, 2023 | HERS Raters, Products and Services | 0 Comments

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....

How to Prepare for HERS Testing

by Emily Barriere | Oct 17, 2023 | HERS Raters, How To | 0 Comments

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...

Taking a Stand Against Utility Company Negligence

by Emily Barriere | Sep 14, 2023 | Decentralization, Health and Safety, Social Issues | 0 Comments

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...

Projects that Pay you Back with the Inflation Reduction Act

by Emily Barriere | Aug 22, 2023 | Current Events, Efficiency Incentives and Rebates | 0 Comments

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Are you interested in attaining energy independence and financial security? Then, look no further. In August of 2022, Congress approved the Inflation Reduction Act, which among other things, aims to provide financial assistance for...

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