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 | Jun 21, 2023 | Alternative Energy, Energy Efficiency
Reduce Energy Consumption Before Adding Renewable Energy: As more property owners opt to purchase renewable energy solutions, we must ask, are we missing a step? Collectively, our focus has been predominately on energy production rather than energy reduction. When you...
by Emily Barriere | Feb 3, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Health and Safety
Rodents Can Destroy HVAC Efficiency: Did you know that your ductwork could be providing a warm home for rodents to nest in? Rats can wreak havoc in ductwork by chewing holes in sheet metal and duct insulation. Why do we care? As HERS Raters, part of our job involves...
by Emily Barriere | Dec 2, 2021
Quality Insulation Installation Unsure about insulation requirements for your construction project? Learn more about Title 24 Building Codes! Title 24 Insulation Requirements When building or altering exterior walls during a construction project, California’s...
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