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Does the HERS Index Protect Owners?

by Emily Barriere | October 21, 2021 | HERS Raters, Products and Services | 0 Comments

What is the HERS Index?: HERS (Home Energy Rating System) scoring is a federally recognized method of measuring and reporting the energy efficiency of buildings. Over a million buildings across the U.S. are HERS rated. Yearly, those numbers grow exponentially. Of...

More Reasons to Get off the Grid: Oil Spills and Covid Thrills

by Emily Barriere | October 7, 2021 | Current Events, Decentralization, Environmentalism, Health and Safety | 0 Comments

Taking Steps to Get Off the Grid! California is taking the lead to become the first state to secure its own energy needs by investing in alternative energy and efficiency. Through intensive Zero Net Energy goals, they are taking steps to effectively get off reliance...

How to Keep Your House Warm and Save Money

by Emily Barriere | September 30, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, How To | 0 Comments

Preparing for the Winter: Since September 22nd, Fall has officially arrived. Oh, how it has come so quickly. Many people love the temperate weather in the fall time. Still, with winter coming up, it's time to prepare for hibernation season! Unfortunately, that also...

Santa Barbara Launches Community Choice Energy Program

by Emily Barriere | Sep 16, 2021 | Alternative Energy, Current Events, Decentralization, Energy Security | 0 Comments

Clean Choice Energy Coming in October: In October, local Santa Barbara residents will have access to Community Choice Energy. The inception of this program began in 2002. California ratified Assembly Bill 117, which gave local authorities the power to build renewable...

How to get a Certificate of Occupancy CA

by Emily Barriere | Sep 9, 2021 | HERS Raters, How To, Products and Services | 0 Comments

What is a COO?: Most builders and contractors understand the bottom line in their construction projects. That is, their projects need to pass inspection. Then, the Department of Building and Safety will grant their Certificate of Occupancy. It authorizes that a...

California Energy Commission 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

by Emily Barriere | Sep 2, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Security, HERS Raters, Legal | 0 Comments

Updating Energy Code: Every three years, energy efficiency codes are updated to current times. Gradually, California takes steps towards its ultimate goal of carbon neutrality. This August, the CEC has officially finalized its plans for 2022's Energy Codes. California...

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