by Admin | Jul 6, 2023 | Community
When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home, few factors are as crucial as HVAC load sizing. The process of determining the appropriate capacity for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems may seem technical and complex, but its...
by Admin | Feb 4, 2022 | Resources
GreenPoint Rated (GPR), a California based third-party rating system, provides a framework for healthier and more energy efficient homes. The rating system is administered by Build It Green, a nonprofit organization that aims to deliver a practical path for more...
by Admin | Mar 27, 2020 | Community
In the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, we have learned that behavioral impacts could potentially reduce business operating costs and our reliance on fossil fuels. Image Source: NASA Earth Observatory Recent orders to contain the spread of the virus have shifted...
by Admin | Mar 19, 2020 | Community
With decarbonization of our grid, all-electric “reach-codes”, and the proliferating move away from fossil fuels, there will be a need for cost-effective, electric domestic hot water heating for all projects, not just single family homes. Most of our buildings today...
by Admin | Jan 9, 2020 | Community
For high-rise residential projects, Quality Insulation Installation (QII) is not required, but if your project is low-rise and/or attempting to meet LEED for Homes prerequisites, you may not be meeting the requirements of the California Energy Code, Residential...