Published November 17, 2025 The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety or IBHS may be one of the more important organizations that you’ve never heard of. This organization was formed in 1977 to understand and reduce risk associated with natural disasters. This includes hurricanes, wind driven events, flooding, hail and most recently, wildfire related risks. It’s no secret that … Read More
Published November 17, 2025 Imagine that we didn’t have a holiday for giving thanks. We’d need to create one if that were the case. Because, we sure need to take at least one day a year and stop to give thanks. Probably better would be if we did so every day. Or maybe more than once a day. It’s difficult … Read More
Published November 17, 2025 As heat pump water heaters become more common in the construction of energy-efficient homes, understanding their installation limitations and best practices is becoming increasingly important. While HPWHs deliver impressive savings and performance, improper setup can undermine their potential. Plumbing expert Gary Klein emphasizes that installation matters as much as the equipment itself. Opportunities Many jurisdictions are … Read More
Published September 15, 2025 Colorado is taking a significant step toward wildfire preparedness with the rollout of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), which is set to take effect statewide on July 1, 2025. Developed by the state’s Wildfire Resiliency Code Board, the CWRC establishes construction and landscaping requirements for properties located in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, aiming to … Read More
Published September 15, 2025 Heat pumps are rapidly becoming the cornerstone of efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling. In fact, heat pumps have been outselling traditional gas furnaces for the past four years, and the margin continues to expand. But to get the best performance from this technology, one critical factor stands out: load minimization. Load minimization means reducing the overall … Read More
The Three Phases of Un/Certainty Published September 15, 2025 Hello friends and partners, Heading into Fall, it continues to be a wild ride. After this is all over, I think we’ll need a new word for “uncertainty” as we’ll have worn it out completely. In much the same way as I hope to never hear the words “out of an … Read More
Published July 17, 2025 For energy efficiency, comfort, and code compliance Blower door testing is a critical step in ensuring commercial buildings meet energy performance standards. A well-sealed building envelope reduces energy consumption, enhances comfort, improves indoor air quality, and protects the structure from moisture related issues. As jurisdictions across the country continue to adopt the 2021 and 2024 versions … Read More
Published July 14, 2025 New Code, Same Mission: Keeping You Ahead of IECC 2024 Part of EnergyLogic’s role is to track the adoption of new codes and keep our clients informed of changes impacting construction requirements. We are starting to see the adoption of the 2024 International Energy Code (IECC). The first two to jump are Thornton, effective July 1, … Read More
Published July 11, 2025 As part of the adoption of the 2024 ICC codes, jurisdictions must also adopt the Model Colorado Electric and Solar Ready Code. This code prepares homes for future full electrification and installation of solar PV systems as part of Colorado’s goal to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. We highly recommend discussing these new codes … Read More
Empowering our field team to deliver top-tier service and expertise Published May 13, 2025 Growing Experts Is More Than a Motto—It’s a Mission At EnergyLogic, “We grow experts” isn’t just a catchphrase—it’s how we operate. As an energy rating company, we know that delivering high-quality service starts with having a highly trained field team. Building science and code compliance are … Read More
