Energy Benchmarking: State, Local & LEED Requirements

Energy Benchmarking: State, Local & LEED Requirements

As part of the movement toward electrification and decarbonization, taking inventory of the energy consumed in the built environment is a necessity. To organize all that data, states and local jurisdictions have implemented energy benchmarking requirements for certain...
Understanding HERS testing science and triggers

Understanding HERS testing science and triggers

With the continually increasing requirements for Title 24 Energy Code, VCA has noticed the intent and purpose of meeting Home Energy Rating System (HERS) third-party testing can be difficult for some installers and designers to understand. Typically, the energy model...
Denver Green Code 2022: Top 5 Things to Know

Denver Green Code 2022: Top 5 Things to Know

As the wave of green building standards continue to raise expectations across the country, the State of Colorado has taken a firm stance to improve their efforts towards more rapid decarbonization and sustainable living. In particular, the City of Denver has chosen a...
VCA Green certified to meet Denver electrification needs

VCA Green certified to meet Denver electrification needs

Can you imagine what your city will look like in 25 years? Chances are, your area won’t have changed that much. Cushman & Wakefield reported in 2021 that about 80% of the building stock we see in 2050 has already been constructed. Adaptive reuse and building...