by Emily Barriere | Oct 21, 2021 | HERS Raters, Resources & References
What is the HERS Index?: Firstly, HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. RESNET, or Residential Services Energy Network, created the index to become a federally recognized method of measuring and reporting the energy efficiency of buildings. HERS Raters have...
by Emily Barriere | Sep 9, 2021 | HERS Raters, How To, Legal, Resources & References
What is a COO?: Most builders and contractors understand the bottom line of 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...
by Emily Barriere | Sep 2, 2021 | Legal, Resources & References
Updating Energy Code: Every three years, energy efficiency codes are updated to current times. Gradually, California takes steps toward its ultimate goal of carbon neutrality. As of January 1st, 2023, the new 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards have gone into...
by Emily Barriere | May 14, 2021 | Efficiency Incentives and Rebates, Resources & References
Assistance Programs for Energy Efficiency Improvements Energy efficiency improvements are becoming sought-after resources in Real Estate. Why? Well, the benefits are undeniable: improved value, creature comfort, durability, environmental impact, and more. If you are...
by Emily Barriere | Apr 1, 2021 | Current Events, Efficiency Incentives and Rebates, Resources & References
California Tax Relief Programs in 2023: Tax season is here, which can be a stressful time of year for everyone. Unfortunately, many of the Covid tax breaks have been reduced or removed for the year 2022. Still, there may be tax breaks that apply to you. As the April...
by Emily Barriere | Jan 28, 2021 | Current Events, Resources & References
Covid Relief Programs to Support Businesses in California: Are you part of a small business in California that Covid has impacted negatively? If so, there are state-funded programs California may be able to assist with. Since BarrierEnergy is dedicated to educating...
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