Doom, Gloom and Reasons for Housing Optimism
Recently, news outlets have written that home construction and sales are plunging and crashing, with some arguing that we’re at “peak housing.” We’re not so worried yet.
Colorado Housing Market Forecast – November, 2018
Denver single-family permits are trending down, totaling 1,024 in August and 858 in September. However, despite underperforming the forecast, the decline appears to be seasonal, with the permit totals little changed from one year ago (1,007 in 08-2017 and 902 in 09-2017).
Furnace Efficiency Rating (FER) Changing in 2019 – What You Need To Know!
Fans in residential furnaces will be subject to new Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards in July of 2019. Specifically, the fan motors will be targeted for change.
Above Code Requirement for Receiving Incentive Dollars from Xcel Energy
The ENERGY STAR® New Homes (ESNH) Program provides incentives for builders to build homes that exceed local energy code requirements for energy efficiency by at least 10%. Homes must be evaluated by a RESNET® accredited Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Rater.
Yielding Housing Insights
What is the yield curve, what does it mean when it’s “inverted,” and why is it important to the residential construction industry?
Johanna Cabrera
Johanna Cabrera, Business Development Coordinator with EnergyLogic since 2018. I love working for a company known as a “difference maker” in our community.
Stephen Turnbo
Stephen Turnbo, Energy Rater with EnergyLogic since 2018. I love helping people, and my 7 years of experience in insulation also comes in handy in this job.
ENERGY STAR® Revision 9
Now is the time to make sure you are utilizing the Revision 9 checklists. Per ENERGY STAR compliance requirements, any home permitted after January 1st, 2019 must comply with all Revision 9 programmatic changes.
Sam Chaney
Sam Chaney, Energy Rater with EnergyLogic since 2020. I love to “Build a better mousetrap.” It’s rewarding to think of new ways to do things!
Shalena Davis
Shalena Davis, Rating Field Inspector with EnergyLogic since 2020. I get to help families build more efficient, and in turn, sustainable homes.