New Home Energy Score On November 9, 2010, Secretary of Energy Chu announced the launch of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Home Energy Score pilot program. The Home Energy Score will offer homeowners a straightforward survey about their homes’ energy efficiency. A report provides consumers with a home energy score between 1 and 10, and
RESNET Accepting Provider Applications for the WaterSense Program
RESNET is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that licensed certification providers are trained on how to certify new homes and that WaterSense labeled home inspections have been verified by a trained quality assurance professional. RESNET is providing oversight to ensure that a network of inspectors, quality assurance professionals, and licensed
Congress Returns to Session in September – Energy Provisions Still on the Table
Congress has returned from its summer recess for a brief session before recessing in October for the November elections. There are still discussions on the possibility of enacting energy legislation before Congress adjourns. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) indicated to the press that the Senate would work on the Clean Energy Jobs & Oil
RESNET Adopts Guidelines for Thermographic Inspections of Buildings
RESNET has broken new ground in performance testing by adopting the nation’s first procedures for incorporating the thermographic inspections in the energy ratings and audits of buildings. Thermal imaging technology has advanced significantly in the past few years and the price of equipment has grown more affordable. The guidelines provide guidance on the use of
Open Loop GSHP and SEER adjustment…
I noticed that there is a problem modeling Open Loop Geothermal and REM, more specifically the costs and energy usage is not accurately modeled. For example, a 15 SEER, 2 Ton systems cost could be worked out by, 24000 cooling btu * 960hrs per year * .20 cost per kWh / 15 SEER / 1000
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block(brand name Hebel)
Has anyone done a rating on a house that used Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block(brand name Hebel). I was hoping someone had a RemRate entry for these on above grade walls. This post was submitted by Phillip Richardson.
Blower Door Needed – Addendum
RE: Request for used blower door fan – adding email contact email: chuckpc@intergate.com >> Hello All, Could someone please assist me in finding a used blower door fan. Equipment with software would be helpful. Thanks in advance to all. Best Charles
