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How to Bid on HVAC Contracts
Albert Krav
In many ways, entering a bid is the most important part of your job as an HVAC contractor. Without knowledge of how to make an accurate, competitive bid, you won’t be able to secure much work and the work you do get will wind up losing you money. Below are a few basic aspects of bidding that you can learn in order to maximize your earning potential and workload. [continue reading]
Energy Fit: Engaging Consumer Experiences That Lead to Better Energy Habits
Steve Nguyen
Fitness wearables inspire people to change; to exercise more in order to meet their daily goals. These sophisticated gadgets gather previously untapped data about our everyday lives to give us a better understanding of ourselves – otherwise known as the “quantified self.” [continue reading]
Increasing Home Value Through Energy Upgrades
Rachel Gold
It turns out that one of the most valuable remodeling options is one you can’t see. That’s the conclusion of the recent Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine, which compares the average cost for popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale value in 100 different U.S. markets. For the first time, Remodeling included an energy efficiency measure—fiberglass attic insulation—and the results were ... [continue reading]
HPXML: A Common Language Structure for Home Energy Efficiency
Adrienne De Angelo
One of the next big leaps in home energy efficiency and market transformation hinges not on some new energy-saving gadget, but on our ability to share data about homes. Specifically, the ability to share standardized data on an individual home’s performance and on the energy upgrades that it received. [continue reading]
Thinking Out Loud
Rob Nicely
Anyone who has read a blog, sat in on one of my presentations, or been a client of Carmel Building & Design knows that I’m passionate about sustainable building. The passion stems from a desire to take what I’ve learned about human impact on the environment over the past 25 years and apply it to my chosen profession. But, it’s not just a way to satisfy my need to address the ... [continue reading]
Why Are We Swimming Upstream?
Anna Svensson
Repurposed content from Better Buildings: Better Business Conference blog on December 15, 2015 | by conference presenter Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), Indoor Climate Consultants Inc. [continue reading]
Building to code is a waste of money, GUARANTEED
Anna Svensson
Repurposed from Better Buildings: Better Business Conference blog post on February 1, 2016 | by conference presenter Steve Romme, Partner, eFree Advisors, LLC [continue reading]
Energy Innovation
Rick Barnett
Space conditioning is the biggest piece of the residential energy pie, and thermal shell improvement is a homeowner's best opportunity to use less energy. DOE’s 2011 Buildings Energy Data Book indicates (page 62) that “space heating and cooling – which combined account for 54% of site energy consumption and 43% of primary energy consumption –drive residential energy demand. [continue reading]
The Future is Now—Or At Least Nearer with ORNL’s 3D-Printed House and Car
Marlene Taylor
Energy supplies and efficiency in new home construction took an interesting turn when researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) unveiled their 3D printed house last September. The prototype, called AMIE (Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy) is a futuristic-style house complete with a glass entry, integrated lighting, pull-out bed and an all-in-one micro-kitchen with a touch screen console and a full array of appliances (including a dishwasher). The home may be connected to the grid but ... [continue reading]
The Real Women of Home Performance: Amy Beley
Macie Melendez
Amy Beley is an independent consultant in the home performance industry. She has a passion for connecting people and ideas. Most of her professional training comes from management consulting, which allows her to be adaptable to the needs of customers and clients. [continue reading]
