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
Manual-J Heating and Cooling Load Calculations Manual-J is the name for a specific protocol (often called “Heat Load Calculation” or “Cooling Load Calculation“) used to determine
Whole-building ventilation Whole building ventilation should dilute interior pollutants by creating an air exchange within the home. This can be achieved by one or more
Are you a builder or contractor interested in adding home performance contracting services to your business? Home Energy Partners has developed a new course that
With funds available to HCC’s Green Building Certification program from the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center and the Governor’s JobsNOW program, HCC was able to reimburse Home Energy Partners for on-site instruction and let the students do part of the work.
There are only a few days left to take advantage of the federal tax credit for energy efficient home improvement. All improvements must be installed before the end of 2010. This $1500 tax credit can be applied toward the expense of fireplaces, heating and cooling equipment, insulation, and replacement windows.
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
