Steve Byers Joins ANSI Standard Development Committee 1600

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

RaterFest 2023 Brings the Best of the Best to the Rockies

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

Houses that Care for People and the Planet

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

What Money Is Out There?

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

Improvements and Updates to our Energy Design Consulting Team

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

Building with a Cause

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

The Upside of Downturns

Now Is the Time for Change

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

Introducing Our New Energy Compliance & Building Science Experts

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

Navigating Constant Change

We need to understand and adapt to the constantly moving targets in the building industry to stay on coarse during times of change. Published January 30, 2023 Finding Our Footing for the Road Ahead At times it feels like the day-to-day disruption is never-ending. If stuff would slow down for a while so we could get our feet underneath us, … Read More

Building Our Team to Better Serve Our Partners

EnergyLogic is growing

EnergyLogic has hired in almost every department to meet the growing needs of an industry that’s been stretched to its limit. Published July 6, 2022 Here for Our Partners The entire nation is dealing with the lasting effects of a global pandemic. However, the building industry is feeling the pain of project delays, supply chain issues, and labor shortages acutely. … Read More