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Time to Optimize Thermal Performance in 100M Homes

Time to Optimize Thermal Performance in 100M Homes

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Mar 10, 2023 1:03:30 PM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

Webinar: How 3E Plus Can Help Schools Apply for Retrofit Grants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs has issued a grant funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for public K-12 schools. These grants are available to make energy improvements that result in direct reduction to school energy costs, increase energy efficiency, and lead to improvements in teacher and...

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Mar 2, 2023 3:42:00 PM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

It's the Order of Operations with Heat Pumps-Part 2

In part one of this post, guest contributor Jeremy Begley talked about why equipment replacement without any kind of thermal measures was rarely done. In part two this week, he details why that's the case.

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Feb 24, 2023 10:19:26 AM Jeremy Begley

Guide Can Help Schools Apply for Retrofit Funds

NAIMA just released a new guide designed to help schools apply for grant funding available through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by making pipe insulation upgrades using our free 3E Plus pipe insulation thickness calculator tool.

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Feb 10, 2023 8:12:16 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

DOE Updates ZERH Specs, Provides 45L Details

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last month released the latest version of the Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) requirements for single-family homes. Version 2 of the ZERH requirements included an update of the thermal envelope insulation levels to those required by the 2021 Residential IECC, whereas the previous version (V1 Rev 8) stipulated 2015...

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Jan 13, 2023 9:09:15 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022

Whew! How did 2022 go so quickly?!

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Dec 23, 2022 9:17:02 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

State Doing the Most on Energy Efficiency

With the high cost of utilities, a federal mandate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and a renewed push for more energy-efficient buildings, some states have implemented programs and policies that ramp up energy efficiency. In fact, 10 U.S. states are on the leading edge of efficiency because of state policies that prioritize it. Unfortunately,...

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Dec 9, 2022 8:58:40 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

An Active Weekend for Passive House

Building industry members have an opportunity from November 11-13 to learn about Passive House buildings in the U.S. and globally during the International Passive House Open Days. Organized by the International Passive House Association, the event will provide the opportunity for those interested in these highly energy-efficient buildings to learn...

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Nov 11, 2022 5:49:39 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

Ekotrope Spots $160M Missed Opportunity for Builders

A new analysis from Ekotrope, the leading provider of home energy rating software, shows U.S. home builders might leave money on the table. Ekotrope software is used to generate energy efficiency insights for one in four U.S. homes. Its analysis concludes that if the homes built this year were slightly more energy efficient, builders could claim...

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Oct 28, 2022 9:58:35 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

Rule Your Attic Kicks Off Next Week

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR annual “Rule Your Attic” campaign kicks off on Monday, October 17. The annual campaign encourages homeowners to go into their attic, check their insulation levels, and air seal and insulate if needed. Most homes will need to add insulation as 9 out of 10 U.S. homes are under-insulated.

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Oct 14, 2022 8:04:49 AM Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd

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