RESNET and the NAHB Research Center have teamed up to promote the 2012 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) competition through RESNET Raters. One lucky Rater will win their 2012 RESNET dues paid!
Have you tested and verified highly energy efficient homes built or remodeled after January, 31, 2009?
Could the builders/remodelers of those homes benefit from winning [...]

TALENTED TRADESPEOPLE TIRE NO MORE.
In a series of articles published in Remodeling magazine, Mark Richardson, president of Case Design/Remodeling was interviewed about the challenges of attracting new talent into the building trades, which were facing an aging workforce and an overall shortage of qualified professionals, even as unemployment percentages began to climb.
He said, “‘Our biggest [...]

Where are you investing your GREEN?
While the residential new home market continues to struggle, new studies from the Joint Center for Housing Studies included some encouraging news regarding homeowner spending on Energy Tax Credit Projects and green retrofit projects.
The data indicates that remodelers have repositioned themselves into niche markets to follow the consumers’ lead, working [...]

HVAC RETROFITS IN YOUR FUTURE…HIRING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR
Good news from the 2011 RESNET conference in Orlando!   Much has already been accomplished within the energy efficiency and building performance industry associations to reach out and create partnerships with ‘single source’ trade associations in the interest of streamlining the selection process for residential consumers and business owners [...]

By upgrading to energy-efficient windows, you can save hundreds of dollars in heating and/or cooling costs each year, while increasing your comfort and reducing condensation. Lowering your energy consumption also reduces the damage to the environment from burning fossil fuels.
Glass is a very poor insulator, allowing excessive energy loss. But some windows are better at [...]

Solar water heaters use the sun’s energy to provide free hot water. The systems recommended by Home Energy Team use ultraviolet (UV) light, which heats water even on cloudy days. These solar water heaters should be able to provide for most of your hot water needs, and reduce your water heating costs dramatically. Your existing [...]

One way to lower your home’s cooling bill is to lower the temperature in the attic. When the sun beats down on your roof, your attic can heat up to 150 degrees, or more. This heat can seep down into your living space and heat up your house. As a result, your air conditioner has [...]

Why is my House Too Hot?
If you are finding it difficult to keep your home cool in the summer, especially the upper floors, there are a few possible explanations. It could be that your air conditioner doesn’t have enough power to provide sufficient cooling. You could have leaks or blockages in your ductwork that prevent [...]

LED (light emitting diode) is the next generation of energy-saving lighting products. They represent a vast improvement over compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) for a variety of reasons; they use 75% less energy, last around 30 years, don’t contain toxic chemicals, produce very little heat, can be used with a dimmer switch, are shock-resistant, and they [...]

There are many reasons why you might choose to insulate your home:
* Save money on your energy bills. Inadequate insulation is a leading cause of energy waste in most American homes.
* Be more comfortable. Reduce hot/cold areas; stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
* Reduce your dependence on limited energy resources. As supply is [...]