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.
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.
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.
Buyers of new homes expect their houses to be energy-efficient and comfortable, while also decreasing their costs on utility bills. EnergyLogic has not met a builder yet who does not claim to build a home that delivers on that promise. But how do you know how a house will perform if you do not measure the items which affect performance and comfort?
Robby Schwarz delves into air-sealing & sound transmission challenges commonly seen in multi-family units. What’s the disconnect and how can we fix it?
In our close work with homebuilders, we’ve learned that the top three blind spots are hidden in HVAC design, moisture management, and warranty departments.
