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Constructing Comfort — One Tool at a Time

It Takes the Right Instruments to Get the Job Done

March 3, 2014

Once equipped with the right dose of knowledge and the proper tools, contractors are able to offer whole-house “Goldilocks” solutions: Those that fit just right.

NREL Engineer Nicholas Long uses simuwatt Energy Auditor on his iPad to audit the lighting in a cafÃ© on NRELâs campus

New Tool Brings Precision, Savings to Energy Audits

Software Package Developed by NREL in Partnership with concept3D

December 9, 2013

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An energy audit tool that more accurately pinpoints potential energy savings while potentially costing 35 percent to 75 percent less than traditional audits is set to hit the multi-billion-dollar energy retrofit industry next year.

GreenPath Selected for Orange County Green Initiative

Company to Provide Commissioning, Measurement and Verification, and Energy Auditing

November 11, 2013

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GreenPath Energy Solutions, which provides services to reduce commercial building energy consumption, announced it will play a key role in Orange County’s Green Initiative to make buildings more energy efficient and sustainable.

Ecova Launches San Francisco Building Audit Service

New Service Helps Clients Manage Increasingly Complex Reporting Requirements

November 4, 2013

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Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, has announced a new energy audit and reporting service for building owners dealing with the complexities of audit and reporting requirements in San Francisco.

A BPI-certified professional performs a duct leakage test.

Well-Educated HVAC Pros Help Attain Home Energy Savings

Organizations Offer Certifications in Energy Auditing and Efficiency

June 3, 2013

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Many organizations are raising the bar of professionalism across the industry by offering certifications to individuals exhibiting a high degree of achievement in the field of energy-efficient homes.

Seth Rosser, United Energy conservation coordinator, measures insulation as part of an energy audit. Home-performance contracting is being heralded as "the next big thing"Â by many contractors.

Home Performance Contracting: A Growing Opportunity

Joanna R. Turpin

April 15, 2013

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Many believe home performance contracting (HPC) is on deck as the next big thing for HVACR contractors. And, while customers may not yet be aware of the term, once they understand that the practice may grant better comfort and safety, in addition to cost savings, many are quick to embrace the idea.

Silver Certificate and $1,750 Awarded to Chicago Couple for Improved Home Performance

December 10, 2012

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Gail and George Bohling received a Silver Certificate from Alderman Mary O’Connor because of improvements made to their home in Chicago’s 41st Ward. The improvements are expected to save them an estimated $483 annually on their utility bills and an estimated 24 percent reduction in gas energy usage.

Home Energy Audits Point to Most Cost-Effective Improvements

December 3, 2012

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Energy conservation can save 5 to 30 percent on energy bills which can translate into thousands of dollars a year for homeowners. Tim Bryant, owner of Bryant Energy Services, shares some advice for keeping customers comfortable while improving the efficiency of their homes. The key is a home energy audit.

Oct. 30, 2012: BPI's Home Energy Auditing Standard Released for Public Comment

October 30, 2012

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The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced that a red-lined version of its BPI-1100-T-201x: Home Energy Auditing Standard is now available for public comment. The public comment period ends on Nov. 19, 2012.

Brothers Partner to Grow Businesses

John Conrad

October 15, 2012

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Randy Novak, president-elect of SMACNA, has urged his fellow contractors to follow his example and become involved in the home performance contracting market. Novak often works with Home Star Iowa and the firm’s chief building analyst, Rob Novak — who just happens to be his brother.