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, 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

New Life for Presbyterian Manor Senior Living

Sustainable Rennovation

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

EnergyLogic Welcomes Quent Lapasa to the HVAC Design Team

Our gain is your gain

Bringing Creative Solutions and Expertise to Energy-Efficient HVAC DesignPublished January 13, 2025Strengthening Our HVAC Design ExpertiseEnergyLogic 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 to delivering practical, … Read More

2024 Year in Review

2024 - a look back

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

A New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury

LEED Certified Luxury

759 S Gaylord Street Achieves LEED Platinum CertificationPublished October 30, 2024A Sustainable AchievementThe 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 highest recognition from … 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, 2024ENERGY STAR Single-Family1/1/25 โ€“ Adoption of v3.1 Rev. 13 Key takeaways:ย  Sunsetting of sampling protocolย  No longer able to remove sections of drywall … Read More

EnergyLogic Partners Share Commitment to Building Better

From multi-million dollar slopeside houses and retirement living facilities to affordable housing, our partners are leading the way in energy-efficient, sustainable building.Published January 30, 2024Equipping Our PartnersEnergyLogic provides services for numerous projects across Colorado that run the gamut of meeting the basic energy building codes to consulting on hyper-efficient and sustainable buildings. Our team offers expertise and services in most … 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, 2023Pushing the Envelope in Energy-EfficiencyHabitat 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 the latest building … Read More

What Money Is Out There?

Rebates and tax credits help offset the high cost of sustainable home-building.Published October 30, 2023Cashing in on SustainabilityBuilding 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 promote sustainable construction … Read More

Exceeding Industry Standards

Builders Exceeding Industry Standards

EnergyLogic highlights our building partners with projects that go above and beyond.Published August 31, 2023Geeking OutThe team members at EnergyLogic are proud to be “energy geeks” who get excited to be involved in projects that go above and beyond essential energy code compliance. We love seeing low blower door numbers, cool new technology in heat pumps and water heaters, and … Read More