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
Lower electric bills, improve comfort, and boost your HERS score with a simple, cost-effective solution Published May 13, 2025 What Is a Whole House Fan A whole-house fan is a fan that exhausts a large amount of warm air out of a house. At night, when Colorado’s outdoor temperatures typically drop below 70 degrees, cool air naturally flows in through open … Read More
As Federal Support Wavers, EnergyLogic Stays Focused on Advocacy, Adaptation, and Optimism Published May 12, 2025 “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”Sun Tzu, the art of warTroubling News for ENERGY STAR This past week delivered a new round of chaos for EnergyLogic and for our builders engaged with the ENERGY STAR program. The Trump administration has signaled … Read More
Challenges, Innovations, and the Path Forward in a Shifting Market Published March 14, 2025 False Start Though any of us who’ve lived in Colorado for more than a season know, it may seem Spring has sprung, but we know better. Don’t we? Gripped by Uncertainty I know many of us are waiting for Spring or at least a thaw in building. … Read More
New Xcel Residential New Home Construction Program Offers Bigger Incentives, But Requires Builders to Navigate New Processes Published March 14, 2025 Meet Xcel Energy’s New Rebate Program Xcel Energy has offered builder rebates under their ENERGY STAR New Homes Program for many years. The gist of this program was to rebate a little money to a lot of builders who were … Read More
