This video was produced by the Department of Energy, and does a fantastic job illustrating what’s involved in a comprehensive home energy audit. This is
ENERGY STAR for Homes program guidelines will transition to Version 2.5 in 2011. Many homes under construction right now will be required to meet the updated requirements! This article lists lists the most significant changes and describes how this will affect the certification process.
Friction Rate The friction rate tells us how much friction our ductwork should produce, per 100’, so that we consume the rest of our available
There are three main types of insulation – fiberglass batts, blown in fibers (cellulose or fiberglass), and spray foam. They are all commonly used to insulate attics.
If you’re concerned about reducing energy bills this winter, take advantage of the cold weather and sign yourself up for a free infrared audit of your home, delivered by mother nature herself.
Tuesday January 1, 2013 – Monday December 17, 2012 | Register Description: To date, 29 states have adopted codes equivalent to the 2009 or 2012
This week’s HERS Rater training course was in Manteo, NC, just across the water from the Outer Banks. We had a great group of folks
More and more state codes are requiring room-by-room Manual-J load calculations as part of the permitting and inspection process. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
