RESNET introduces a carbon rating index for assessing operational carbon emissions in residential construction. Published January 29, 2024 Collaboration Is Key As part of RESNET’s ongoing efforts to help drive new home construction to net zero energy homes, RESNET has developed the CO2e Rating Index along with support and cooperation from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Consortium for … Read More
RESNET® has begun developing an ANSI candidate standard for calculating C02e emissions based on metered data for ratings. Published January 23, 2024 Thought Leadership We are proud to announce that EnergyLogic CEO Steve Byers has accepted the invitation to serve on the Standard Development Committee (SDC) 1600. The SDC 1600 will play a crucial role in the development of a … Read More
Energy raters and experts from across the country gather for EnergyLogic’s annual unconference. Published October 30, 2023 Energy Geeks Unite! Like many professions, HERS Raters and RFIs have continuing education requirements. To take care of our requirements for all of our people, we annually have what we call RaterFest. Yes, we are geeks. It is a very efficient way to … Read More
Habitat for Humanity is committed to building homes that people can afford to live in comfortably. Published October 30, 2023 Pushing the Envelope in Energy-Efficiency Habitat for Humanity is best known for helping people who may never have a chance to own a home realize this dream. People may not know that this organization is often at the forefront of … Read More
Rebates and tax credits help offset the high cost of sustainable home-building. Published October 30, 2023 Cashing in on Sustainability Building a more energy-efficient or sustainable home typically costs more money. How much more depends on what level of energy efficiency a project is looking to Shattain and how early in the design process energy efficiency goals were discussed. To … Read More
EnergyLogic’s EDC Team helps partners navigate codes, rebates, and more. Published October 30, 2023 Don’t Go It Alone As many of our builder partners are experiencing, energy codes, programs, and tax credits are becoming more complex. Keeping track of the changes to codes and programs is nearly impossible for a builder who must deal with many other building requirements and … Read More
EnergyLogic highlights our building partners with projects that go above and beyond. Published August 31, 2023 Geeking Out The team members at EnergyLogic are proud to be “energy geeks” who get excited to be involved in projects that go above and beyond essential energy code compliance. We love seeing low blower door numbers, cool new technology in heat pumps and … Read More
EnergyLogic is Expanding Third Party Builder Risk Management Services Published August 31, 2023 Avoid Unnecessary Claims and Costly Litigation New home construction is hard enough with increasing costs, rising interest rates, and decreasing trade capacities. EnergyLogic wants to be part of your solution to reduce warranty claims and decrease risk through our Third-Party Builder Risk Management Services. Construction defect litigation … Read More
New materials and methods make high performance construction easier and more cost effective for builders. Published August 31, 2023 An Old Dog with New Tricks Panelized construction has been an available solution to speed up construction and provide increased quality control for above grade walls for decades. But, newer solutions are bringing panelized construction to basements and crawlspaces. Epitome Foundation … Read More
It’s NEW! IMPROVED! LIFE-CHANGING! … really!? Published August 31, 2023 Switching Gears We were going to do a piece on new technologies and materials for this newsletter, but we decided instead to say a little bit about how we view and evaluate such things. Good HERS® Raters, like good builders, are always on the lookout for new products. We come … Read More
