What HVAC Professionals Need to Know About Their Impact on Manual JDS and ENERGY STAR Published January 13, 2025The EPA Mandate: Phase-Out of R-410A RefrigerantIn 2025, the HVAC industry will be phasing out R -410A refrigerant and replacing it with more environmentally friendly refrigerant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This change is mandated by the EPA effective January 1, 2025, and will … Read More
Sustainable Renovation in Boulder Showcases Energy-Efficient, Healthy, and Resilient DesignPublished January 13, 2025Establishing a Model for Legacy RenovationThe mission of this project was to create a benchmark for legacy renovations, giving the existing Presbyterian Manor Senior Living facility another 50+ years in its life cycle. This effort strived to guarantee the continued availability of affordable housing for vulnerable communities while … Read More
Advancing Energy Efficiency, Streamlining Processes, and Driving SuccessPublished January 13, 2025EnergyLogic’s ImpactAs 2024 wraps up, EnergyLogic is looking back at how we helped our building partners meet their energy-efficiency goals, streamline their construction processes, and maximize their rebates. Through our inspections and certification services, we’ve helped clients tackle building codes and certifications while offering tips to improve their projects. Here’s a … Read More
Enhancing HVAC Design Consistency and Quality with EnergyLogic’s Expertise: From Detailed Design to On-Site VerificationPublished October 30, 2024Establishing Quality and ConsistencyEnergyLogic launched our HVAC Design Services years ago to address the issue of providing consistent quality HVAC designs. This allows builders to be confident designs are done well, provide a single design for competitive bidding to HVAC installers, and consolidate the … Read More
What Builders Need to Know About the New RequirementsPublished August 30, 2024The Ever-Changing World of Energy ComplianceOne of the challenges for builders in energy compliance is keeping track of the never-ending changes in code, programs, and rebates. As soon as you adapt to the 2021 IECC, here comes the 2024 IECC. Once you understand how to get 45L Tax Credits … Read More
How Skilled HERS Raters Enhance Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability in ConstructionPublished August 30, 2024More Than Just Energy RatingsThough we’ve been around for quite a while now, HERS® Raters are still a pretty new part of the construction ecosystem. As such, many people don’t really know or understand what we do. Here’s a list, possibly not comprehensive of the roles we … 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
Denver’s new energy code aims for residential electrification to meet 2030 climate goals, posing challenges in solar installation compliance. Published May 16, 2024Challenges and Opportunities Denver recently enacted a new energy code for all new residential construction. The jurisdiction is pushing hard for electrification, which is critical to meeting our 2030 climate goals. The city is now at the forefront of energy … 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
