V is for Victory and… Ventilation

Advancing Air Quality and Efficiency

What’s New in Ventilation  Published March 14, 2025 Overlooked & Underestimated Ventilation is the somewhat neglected letter of the acronym HVAC. Ventilation is a constantly evolving area of building science. Homebuyers are far, far more aware of indoor air quality as a primary concern than they used to be. Whether the average homeowner makes the connection between indoor air and … Read More

Xcel Residential New Homes Rebates Increased to $20k Per House

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

Wildhorse Townhomes Earn LEED Certification

High Performance Living

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods’ Denver Community Showcases Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Published March 14, 2025 Partnering for Sustainable Success EnergyLogic was honored to partner with Boulder Creek Neighborhoods on their Wildhorse Townhome Project in Denver. This beautiful, energy-efficient, sustainable community was certified under the ENERGY STAR New Homes and Indoor airPLUS programs.Achieving High-Performance Certifications In addition, it achieved LEED Certification. EnergyLogic provided all … Read More

Laying the Groundwork for Success

Kick-off for Success

EnergyLogic’s Kick-Off Meetings Strengthen Collaboration and Communication from the Start Published March 14, 2025 Reintroducing Kick-Off Meetings EnergyLogic is re-engaging in an old but significant initiative. The success of most, if not all, projects begins with the planning and dissemination of information to ensure all parties are moving in the same direction.What to Expect EnergyLogic has started scheduling “Kick-Off” meetings … Read More

HVAC Refrigerant Changes Coming

New Mandate - New Changes

What HVAC Professionals Need to Know About Their Impact on Manual JDS and ENERGY STAR  Published January 13, 2025 The EPA Mandate: Phase-Out of R-410A Refrigerant In 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, … Read More

New Life for Presbyterian Manor Senior Living

Sustainable Rennovation

Sustainable Renovation in Boulder Showcases Energy-Efficient, Healthy, and Resilient Design Published January 13, 2025 Establishing a Model for Legacy Renovation The 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 … Read More

EnergyLogic Welcomes Quent Lapasa to the HVAC Design Team

Our gain is your gain

Bringing Creative Solutions and Expertise to Energy-Efficient HVAC Design Published January 13, 2025 Strengthening Our HVAC Design Expertise EnergyLogic is thrilled to introduce Quent Lapasa as the newest member of our HVAC Design Team. With a strong background in energy efficiency and building performance, Quent’s approach to HVAC design and energy auditing is rooted in creative problem-solving and a commitment … Read More

2024 Year in Review

2024 - a look back

Advancing Energy Efficiency, Streamlining Processes, and Driving Success Published January 13, 2025 EnergyLogic’s Impact As 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 … Read More

A New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury

LEED Certified Luxury

759 S Gaylord Street Achieves LEED Platinum Certification Published October 30, 2024 A Sustainable Achievement The story of 759 S Gaylord Street, nestled in the classic Wash Park East neighborhood, represents an impressive feat in sustainable homebuilding. Spearheaded by Kruger Design-Build, with a collaborative verification effort by EnergyLogic’s sustainability team, this remarkable residence has achieved LEED for Homes Platinum certification—the … Read More

Mid-2024 Program Changes: What Builders Need to Know

Changes on the horizon

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, 2024 ENERGY STAR Single-Family 1/1/25 – Adoption of v3.1 Rev. 13 Key takeaways:  Sunsetting of sampling protocol  No longer able to remove … Read More