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Here Comes the 2019 HPC National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show!
Jim Gunshinan
In less than a week, close to 2,000 members of the home performance community, including novices and experts in their fields, will gather in Chicago for the 2019 HPC National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. No promises about the weather, though Chicago is hard to beat in the Spring, most of the time. But Chicago, that “toddling town”, is known for its entertainment offerings and restaurants, not to mention its parks and places to ... [continue reading]
Data Standards, Energy Efficiency and the Digital Data Economy
Greg Thomas
Digital data is so big that politicians are starting to talk about the need to break up the companies that manage and profit from much of our data, like Google, Facebook and Amazon. These companies know what to sell you and when you are interested in buying. The better they are at using data, the more efficient they are, the more money they make, and the faster they grow. If data is so valuable and ... [continue reading]
Soffit & Energy Efficiency: Everything You Need To Know
Mandy Lee
Are you aware that a crucial part of your roof, the soffits, are vital to establishing energy efficiency throughout your home? In this article, we’ll take a look everything you need to know about about soffits and energy efficiency. [continue reading]
...and the workforce to build it: H.R. 1315. The Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Act
Leslie Jackson
There is cause for celebration this week not just for the Home Performance Coalition, (HPC) but for all players in the home performance industry, as H.R. 1315 was introduced to the 116th Congress. [continue reading]
Be "Smart on Smart" - A Smart Home Workshop for Contractors at HPC19
Home Performance Coalition
Sponsored by Google (Nest) and ecobee, join this unique contractor training workshop and make home performance, smart performance. [continue reading]
Updating Existing Windows with Window Film Offers More Immediate Benefits
Darrell Smith, IWFA
To save money on a building’s energy costs, window replacement may not be a smart move, according to conclusions from government agencies indicating it may take decades to recoup the cash outlay for the installation of new, energy-efficient windows. [continue reading]
100,000 Home Energy Scores So Far And Counting!
US DOE's Home Energy Score
DOE’s Home Energy Score™ is a tool for homeowners, homebuyers, and renters that estimates home energy use, home energy costs, and provides cost-effective solutions to improve home energy efficiency. This score was developed after research showed the need for a low-cost, reliable method for homeowners and buyers to understand their homes’ energy efficiency. As of December 2018, more than 100,000 homes have been rated using the tool by organizations partnering with DOE nationwide! [continue reading]
The Power of Standardized Data for Arizona’s Home Performance Market
Chris Baker
On December 13, 2013, Arizona Public Service (APS) moved one of its first HPXML compliant Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) jobs from the energy audit stage to the retrofit stage. Two participating home performance contractors worked on the project. The first contractor sealed the ductwork, which reduced the leakage in two separate duct systems by over half. The second contractor (referred to the customer by the first contractor) air sealed and insulated the home, increasing the ... [continue reading]
Busting Window Film Myths
Darrell Smith
With 2019 underway I thought a good place to start the year would be to separate myths from facts when it comes to window films. [continue reading]
EERE Success Story—Minnesota Offers Residents a Tip Sheet for Hiring Solar Installers
Kayla Dewitt of DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
When considering installing solar in your home, it can be difficult to decide who to trust. There are many companies who offer solar installation services and finding a credible installer will ensure proper and safe installation. The Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources (DER), which receives funding from the Energy Department’s State Energy Program, sought to assist solar customers. In order to assure quality installation and protect residents from poorly performing ... [continue reading]
