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
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
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
New materials and methods make high performance construction easier and more cost effective for builders. Published August 31, 2023An Old Dog with New Tricks Panelized construction has been an available solution to speed up construction and provide increased quality control for above grade walls for decades. But, newer solutions are bringing panelized construction to basements and crawlspaces. Epitome Foundation Composite Panels, manufactured … Read More
A Fort Collins remodel utilizes a Zehnder Energy Recovery Ventilation system that helps everyone breathe easier.Published September 12, 2022Written by Cody Farmer, Mainstream Corporation, and ERV Commissioning Trainee Trevor Donnelly, EnergyLogicDoing the Right Thing for Your Tenants and the PlanetWhen Paul Crosby was fixing up a dilapidated bungalow in Fort Collins, CO, he decided to educate himself about which improvements … Read More
Homeowners in Louisville, Superior, and parts of Boulder County receive rebate opportunities to help begin rebuilding.Published June 29, 2022Moving Forward with HopeBuilders are gearing up to rebuild for Marshall Fire victims and working with homeowners to provide information and options to get back into their homes. Xcel Energy has stepped up in a significant way, offering rebates to homeowners meeting … Read More
Competing objectives & special interests dominate the energy code development process. Jeff Whitton explains what brought us here.
Competing objectives & special interests dominate the energy code development process. Jeff Whitton explains what brought us here.
Important IECC multi-family and commercial building code amendments are set to transition to the 2019 Denver Building Code in July 2020.
Energy code changes in the Denver market are on the rise. Over 30 municipalities have adopted the 2018 IECC and more are expected to follow.
