Home Energy Improvement Blog
Why the Inflation Reduction Act Matters for HVAC and Solar Contractors
Mar, 17 2023 09:03Signed into law on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is set to impact just about every aspect of society. With hundreds of billions of dollars invested, some provisions within the Act are retroactive to the beginning of the year; others will roll out next year and in the following years.
Why the Inflation Reduction Act Matters for HVAC and Solar Contractors
Mar, 17 2023 09:03Signed into law on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is set to impact just about every aspect of society. With hundreds of billions of dollars invested, some provisions within the Act are retroactive to the beginning of the year; others will roll out next year and in the following years.
8 Facts That You Will Learn From Energy Efficiency Training Programs
Mar, 1 2023 09:03You feel yourself drawn to a career that has to do with energy conservation and efficiency. This is not the type of work that you can jump into and learn everything as you go. The most practical approach is to find a certified training program that will teach you all about energy efficiency and what it means to our world.
8 Reasons Why Property Owners Should Consider Moving Ahead with Building Retrofits
Feb, 25 2023 16:02There has never been a better time to consider making any structures on your property more energy efficient. As an energy efficiency consultant, you have the ability to help those owners understand what the advantages of acting now rather than later happen to be. As you already know, the Business Performance Institute has looked closely at provisions in the new Inflation Reduction Act, and identified what it means in terms of tax breaks and other incentives. Along with sharing what the BPI has outlined, you can talk with your clients about these other reasons to move ahead with any energy retrofits their properties need.
5 REASONS WHY CONTRACTORS AND REMODELERS NEED BPI CERTIFICATION
Sep, 2 2022 12:09If you’re a Remodeler, Roofer, HVAC or Windows Contractor, the BPI Building Analyst certification can help you close sales and increase revenue. Here are 5 ways…
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS (ASHI) NAMES GREEN TRAINING USA AS ITS QUALITY CONTROL ASSESSOR
Sep, 1 2022 12:09ASHI, the largest professional association for home inspectors in North America, named Green Training USA as its Quality Control Assessor for the US DOE’s Home Energy Score Program, for 3 years.
“TENANT STAR” CERTIFICATION GIVES COMMERCIAL TENANTS A GREEN ATTITUDE
Aug, 31 2022 12:08“TENANT STAR” CERTIFICATION GIVES COMMERCIAL TENANTS A GREEN ATTITUDE
NEW RESNET CERTIFICATION IN INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
Aug, 30 2022 10:08Last week, RESNET and the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding that will ultimately lead to certified RESNET HERS Raters becoming certified to conduct infrared thermography for residential buildings.
ENERGY BILL GUARANTEE ON HERS RATED HOMES
Aug, 29 2022 10:08The Bonded Builders Warranty Group (BBWG) is paving the way in the energy efficiency market with their new Residential Energy Guarantee Program. The program offers an energy bill guarantee to homeowners based on the HERS Index Score of their home.
3 WAYS TO ADVANCE THE RETROFIT MARKET
Aug, 28 2022 10:08Ceres is an organization whose mission is to “mobilize investor and business leadership to build a thriving, sustainable global economy.” Last month, Ceres issued a report that outlined new initiatives to help scale up the building energy retrofit business.
5 ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE TRAINING
Aug, 27 2022 10:08The old-school model of going to a campus, sitting in a class and learning from an instructor standing in front of the room is quickly being seen as dated and ineffective. A new model for learning is emerging, using the computers we all have in front of us and keeping us in the comfort of our own homes.
LOWER MORTGAGE RISK FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES
Aug, 26 2022 10:08It’s no secret that increasing a home’s energy efficiency will save homeowners on their energy bills, but a new study shows that energy efficient homes are better mortgage investments.
HOW IS THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING SAVING $4.4 MILLION PER YEAR WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY?
Aug, 25 2022 10:08We all know that the Empire State Building is made of silver steel and grey concrete, but the building is getting greener and greener right before our very eyes. That’s because the Empire State Building has saved almost $5 million over the past couple of years in energy costs.
Omaha Public Power District Using HERS Index Scores
Aug, 24 2022 10:08The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is a large, customer-owned utility in Nebraska that serves 13 counties in the east and southeast of the state. It has over 350,000 customers, and it’s committed to minimizing its environmental impact and serving its customers in the greenest way it can.
Cities Are Building Energy Efficient Homes
Aug, 23 2022 10:08Cities are starting to see the revenue-generating, job-creating and environment-saving potential of building energy efficient homes on publicly owned land. Boston is already on the move, and other cities are following close behind. Read on to find out more…
Energy Efficiency Investments In Small Buildings
Aug, 22 2022 15:08Until recently, the focus of energy efficiency has been on large commercial buildings. But small buildings are getting in on the action, which means a lot for small businesses and green job seekers in local economies. Read on to find out more…
How I Saved My Client a Bundle With an LED Lighting Retrofit
Feb, 9 2015 22:02I assume many or most of you reading this post work primarily in residential properties, but I thought I’d share an energy-saving sale I recently made for a commercial office building in downtown Atlanta which will save them a bundle in operating costs.
Phoenix Takes On HERS Index Score
Mar, 22 2014 20:03Phoenix, Arizona has joined a long line of cities who have adopted the HERS Index Score as a measure of compliance with building energy codes. Find out what that means not just for buildings in Phoenix, but for you too!
Senators Keep Energy Efficiency Bill Alive
Dec, 7 2013 01:12The recent battle over government funding put a lot of items on the backburner for the Senate, including the energy efficiency Shaheen-Portman bill. But these Senators are not ready to let it go, and it’s picking up steam once again. Find out more…
Even MORE Pressure To Implement Energy Efficiency
Nov, 22 2013 03:11As legislation to increase energy efficiency heads towards a clear pass in the Senate, a new amendment would mean big bucks for states to pursue their own energy efficiency agendas and create jobs in local economies. Read more…