California Living & Energy

Overview

William “Bill” Lilly, President

Bill Lilly first entered the energy-conservation industry in 1976, when he started working with Weathermaster Insulation providing energy-efficient design work for an array of different structures from refrigeration buildings to residential subdivisions. After subsequent years of career growth, Mr. Lilly left Weathermaster in 1981, which would turn out to be right in the middle of one of the worst recession since The Great Depression, and started his own insulation-contracting firm. Over time, his firm grew to a point where larger insulation contractors became interested in acquiring his company. MASCO Corporation’s interest ultimately prevailed with the acquisition of the company’s insulation components in 1988, while Mr. Lilly retained ownership of the energy calculations division that would later become California Living & Energy.

During this period, Mr. Lilly secured his contractor’s license in three separate designations: general, mechanical and insulation.

For California Living & Energy, it has since grown into an industry leader in both service and stature by providing energy calculations throughout California, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. Over time, California Living & Energy has broadened its scope of services by expanding into engineered mechanical design and HERS inspection as well as providing liability-reducing risk management programs for builders

Mr. Lilly is a certified Calcerts and Resnet Rater, Resnet Green Rater and Certified CHEERS Energy Analyst. Mr. Lilly is on the board of directors of CalHERS, a rater support organization, and Teen Challenge, a prisoner support ministry. He is also a National Comfort Institute certified air balance inspector. In 2009, Mr. Lilly presented at two United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conferences outlining and discussing green assessments in multi-family public housing communities in California.

Mr. Lilly brings a wealth of experience in the practical aspect of energy conversation, and by launching two companies amidst recession, he has proven his leadership ability.

CLE has two offices in California, Riverside in Southern California and Ceres in Northern California. Future offices are planned for Nevada and Arizona.