One of the challenges of building in a “home rule” state is that each independent jurisdiction has the authority to amend any portion of the ICC building code to meet its goals. Published June 22, 2023 Know Your Jurisdiction’s Modifications Many jurisdictions have completed the transition to the 2021 IECC (International Energy Conversation Code), and many more will have it … Read More
With rising water costs, more prevalent and longer droughts, and lack of access to water as a limiter to growth water conservation is a key topic for Colorado. Published June 21, 2023 Take the First Step on Your Water Conservation Journey Below are 5 steps that any home builder can take to reduce water consumption in new homes across Front … Read More
To comprehensively address water conservation challenges in the American West, a multi-faceted approach is crucial. Published June 21, 2023 What Role Will Builders & Developers Play? Builders and developers are a key part of the water conservation solution. There are myriad programs at both the Federal and local level that can be leveraged to have a positive impact. These programs … Read More
The IRS sheds light on the confusion over which party is eligible to receive the 45L Tax Credit. Published March 31, 2023 The IRS Has Spoken A key part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act for homebuilders is the revamp and extension of the 45L Tax credit to include up to $5000 in tax credits per home. One key question … Read More
ENERGY STAR NextGen Program Launching at Marshall Fire Rebuild Published March 31, 2023 Out of the Ashes In the wake of the Marshall Fire disaster, the next generation of homes is being built by contractors and homeowners with the expertise and mettle to tackle new challenges. Housing is moving towards lower carbon methods and materials, and the elimination of natural … Read More
In 500 words or less, here is what ESG Reporting is and why you might want to make a report of your own. Published March 28, 2023 Get the Facts Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting and Carbon Accounting are new opportunities and sometimes requirements coming to the home building industry. Unfortunately, both of these initiatives have some negative connotations … Read More
What is the driving force behind the ESG and what does it mean for our partners? Published March 28, 2023 The ESG Hot Button Unless you’re living under a rock, you are aware of the latest chapter in the culture wars revolving around the term ESG. Let’s start at the place of understanding what ESG really is, that is, what … Read More
EnergyLogic, Lennar Homes, and others help Denver Children’s Home restore hope and health to traumatized children and families. Published January 31, 2023 A Safe Place to Heal & Grow The essential ingredients for success are roughly the same for everyone: courage, enchantment, permission, persistence, and trust – those elements are universally accessible. We all know successful living isn’t always easy. … Read More
How can we make the most of the boom-bust cycle of the building industry? Published January 31, 2023 The Nature of the Business If this isn’t your first rodeo, and for most of us it’s not, then the boom-bust cycle of the building industry is familiar. It looks something like the cycle depicted below. It’s been the nature of the … Read More
EnergyLogic has added Field Operations Area Managers for Improved Quality and Consistency. Published January 31, 2023 Leading the Way EnergyLogic inspects over 5000 houses per year, verifying numerous codes and programs. With each jurisdiction adopting and amending different energy codes combined with tracking ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, Zero Energy Ready, detached, attached, prescriptive, performance, etc., it can be overwhelming to … Read More
