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Water-Efficient Landscaping in California

by Emily Barriere | December 27, 2024 | Environmentalism | 0 Comments

Water-Efficient Landscapes in California Creating water-efficient landscapes in California is crucial due to the state’s ongoing drought conditions and its focus on sustainability. While Americans often take fresh water for granted, the United Nations reported in 2022...

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...

Earn $2,500 45L Tax Credit

by Emily Barriere | Jun 16, 2023 | Efficiency Incentives and Rebates, Resources & References | 0 Comments

45L Tax Credit Certificate: Are you interested in a $2,500 tax credit for your energy-efficient property? That's right, builders with efficient upgrades may qualify for up to $2,500 per dwelling unit. Therefore, developers in California should be aware that some of...

California’s Red Tide is on the Rise

by Emily Barriere | Mar 13, 2023 | Health and Safety, Social Issues | 0 Comments

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, marine...

Air-Conditioning Verifications

by Emily Barriere | Feb 15, 2023 | Products and Services | 0 Comments

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...

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