Resilient Communities Rise Again After Devastating FiresPublished July 16, 2024Recognizing Shared ChallengesWhen tragedy struck last year in Lahaina, our joint Colorado and Hawaii team knew immediately how difficult the road ahead would be. While far from identical, there were definitely elements in common between the Marshall Fire near Boulder and the Lahaina fire. In each case, our team members knew … Read More
Demonstrating EnergyLogic’s Commitment to Being a Force for GoodPublished June 27, 2024Rigorous & Worth ItWe are proud to announce that EnergyLogic has been recertified as a B-Corp. This rigorous process, conducted every three years, involves a substantial effort and commitment. Over the course of the certification period, the objective is to make progress on various things based on insights gained … Read More
Transforming Northern Colorado with Sustainable, Affordable Housing and Innovative Construction in New Hope Springs CommunityPublished June 27, 2024A Partnership for Affordable and Comfortable LivingEnergyLogic is extremely excited to partner with the Greeley-Weld chapter of Habitat for Humanity on their Hope Springs Community. Hope Springs, a vacant greenfield property in Greeley and adjacent to the City of Evans is currently being … Read More
Balancing Innovation and Operational Excellence in Today’s Changing IndustryPublished June 27, 2024Heat Pump SummitIt’s clear that as our industry evolves rapidly, there are still things that must be done to ensure optimal performance that have nothing to do with exciting new technologies.Heat Pump Water HeatersA portion of the Heat Pump Summit was dedicated to Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs). Here … Read More
Xcel Energy unveils significant changes to its builder rebate initiative, set to take effect on July 1, 2024.Published May 9, 2024Revamped & RealignedThe updates to Xcel’s builder rebate program stem primarily from their dedication to supporting the United States’ climate objectives for 2030 and 2050. By implementing these revisions, Xcel aims to incentivize more builders to embrace all-electric construction methods. … Read More
Programs, like the seasons, change at a steady pace. Fortunately, unlike springtime in the Rockies, they are more predictable. Here is a summary of changes and a little bit on what each means to us.Published April 30, 2024ENERGY STAR Single-Family1/1/25 – Adoption of v3.1 Rev. 13 Key takeaways: Sunsetting of sampling protocol No longer able to remove sections of drywall … Read More
The National Electrical Code has new updates that warrant a closer look.Published April 30, 2024EV Charging ReceptaclesBeware of lighter duty EV charging receptacles, they were never intended for the long duration charging modes that are increasingly common. NEMA 14-50 is the most common type. Look for something that is EV grade like the Hubbell NEMA 14-50R. Kitchen IslandsSection 210.52(C)(2): The requirement … Read More
From multi-million dollar slopeside houses and retirement living facilities to affordable housing, our partners are leading the way in energy-efficient, sustainable building.Published January 30, 2024Equipping Our PartnersEnergyLogic provides services for numerous projects across Colorado that run the gamut of meeting the basic energy building codes to consulting on hyper-efficient and sustainable buildings. Our team offers expertise and services in most … Read More
Energy Logic is excited to partner with Colorado Springs Utilities to assist in their new construction HET (high-efficiency toilet) rebate program. Published January 29, 2024High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) Rebate ProgramEfficient homes not only help customers save on utility bills but also contribute to reducing our community’s overall energy use. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has taken a significant step in promoting high-efficiency homes … Read More
RESNET introduces a carbon rating index for assessing operational carbon emissions in residential construction.Published January 29, 2024Collaboration Is KeyAs 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 Energy Efficiency (CEE), … Read More
