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May
ENERGY STAR: What Is It? How Do You Get It? What is Its Impact On The Environment?
What is it?ENERGY STAR® is a program governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Its goal is to help consumers, businesses, and industries save money and protect the environment by using energy-efficient products and practices. The ENERGY STAR label identifies top-performing, cost-effective products, homes, and buildings. Today, we’ll focus…
May
What is this HERS Thing and How Does It Help the Environment?
HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. The HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. It accounts for all of the energy used in the house including lighting, appliances, framing, insulation, air sealing, water heating, and HVAC. The HERS rating process is governed by an organization called RESNET, Residential…
Apr
NGBS and The Value of a 3rd Party Certification
What is NGBS? The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is the only green building rating system for homes and apartments approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as an American National Standard. The NGBS provides a blueprint for builders to follow for the design and construction of new and renovated single-family homes and multifamily…