--- title: Blog | Insulation Institute | high-performance homes description: high-performance homes | Stay up to date with the lastest industry news provided by the Insulation Institute. --- [![Insulation Institute](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/NAIMA_Jan2016_Theme/layout/logo.png)](https://insulationinstitute.org/) - [About NAIMA](https://insulationinstitute.org/about-naima/) - [News & Industry Issues](https://insulationinstitute.org/news-industry-issues/) - [Blog](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog) - [Tools & Resources](https://insulationinstitute.org/tools-resources/) - [Contact Us](https://insulationinstitute.org/contact-us/) [![Insulation Institute](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/NAIMA_Jan2016_Theme/layout/logo.png)](https://insulationinstitute.org/) - [About NAIMA](https://insulationinstitute.org/about-naima/) - [News & Industry Issues](https://insulationinstitute.org/news-industry-issues/) - [Blog](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog) - 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[Why Insulate](https://insulationinstitute.org/why-insulate/) - [Installation Guidance](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/commercial/installation-guidance/) - [Installation Considerations](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/commercial/installation-guidance/installation-considerations/) - [Moisture Management](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/residential/installation-guidance-2/moisture-management/) - [Vapor Retarders](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/residential/installation-guidance-2/vapor-retarders/) - [Ceilings](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/commercial/installation-guidance/ceilings/) - [Walls and Knee Walls](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/residential/installation-guidance-2/walls-and-knee-walls/) - [Floors](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/residential/installation-guidance-2/floors/) - [Codes & Standards](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/insulating-air-handling-systems/codes-standards/) - [Health & Safety](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/commercial/health-safety-2/) - [Metal Buildings](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/commercial/insulation-for-metal-buildings/) - [Air Handling](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/insulating-air-handling-systems/) - [Why Insulate](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/insulating-air-handling-systems/why-insulate/) - [Installation Guidance](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/insulating-air-handling-systems/installation-guidance/) - [Codes & Standards](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/insulating-air-handling-systems/codes-standards/) - [Health & Safety](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/insulating-air-handling-systems/health-safety/) - [Piping](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/piping/) - [Why Insulate](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/piping/why-insulate/) - [Installation Guidance](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/piping/installation-guidance/) - [Codes & Standards](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/piping/pipe-insulation-codes-standards/) - [Health & Safety](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/piping/insulation-health-and-safety-for-piping-systems/) - [Industrial](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/industrial-insulation/) - [Comparing Insulation Types](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/industrial-insulation/comparing-insulation-types/) - [Why Insulate](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/industrial-insulation/why-insulate/) - [Installation Guidance](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/industrial-insulation/installation-guidance/) - [Codes & Standards](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/industrial-insulation/codes-standards/) - [Health & Safety](https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/industrial-insulation/health-safety/) # Insulation Institute Blog # Insulation Institute Blog ## [Realtor Report Shows Energy Efficiency Gets Noticed](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/realtor-report-shows-energy-efficiency-gets-noticed) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/iStock-538895150-1.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/realtor-report-shows-energy-efficiency-gets-noticed) The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has just released its [2023 REALTORS and Sustainability Report – Residential](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2023-realtors-and-sustainability-residential-05-03-2023.pdf)which shows that the majority of these real estate professionals (63 percent) find promoting a home's energy efficiency very or somewhat valuable. More than 2,000 realtors participated in the survey, and their opinions of energy... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/realtor-report-shows-energy-efficiency-gets-noticed) May 5, 2023 7:46:53 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [Providence Homes Wins Sustained Excellence Award](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/providence-homes-wins-sustained-excellence-award) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/Providence%20Jacksonville.jpeg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/providence-homes-wins-sustained-excellence-award) Jacksonville area home builder [Providence Homes](https://www.providencehomesinc.com/) was recently awarded the [ENERGY STAR](https://www.energystar.gov/newhomes) partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the seventh time. [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/providence-homes-wins-sustained-excellence-award) Apr 21, 2023 8:19:19 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/our-top-10-blog-posts-of-2022) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/iStock-1150051768.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/our-top-10-blog-posts-of-2022) Whew! How did 2022 go so quickly?! [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/our-top-10-blog-posts-of-2022) Dec 23, 2022 9:17:02 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [An Active Weekend for Passive House](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/an-active-weekend-for-passive-house) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/Picture1-1-1.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/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](https://naphnetwork.org/international-passive-house-open-days-november-2022/). Organized by the [International Passive House Association](https://passivehouse-international.org/), the event will provide the opportunity for those interested in these highly energy-efficient buildings to learn... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/an-active-weekend-for-passive-house) Nov 11, 2022 5:49:39 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [Home Building's Inflection Point](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/home-buildings-inflection-point) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/Gary%20Sharp%20NAIMA%20Canada.jpeg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/home-buildings-inflection-point) With much of the globe witnessing unprecedented heat waves and wildfires, the realities of climate change are undeniable. But how will this impact residential construction? How might builders consider the impacts of climate change on building resilience moving forward? This week we talked to NAIMA Canada Senior Technical Advisor Gary Sharp, a... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/home-buildings-inflection-point) Jul 22, 2022 7:27:02 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [Top 10 States for HERS-Rated Homes](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/top-10-states-for-hers-rated-homes) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/Blue%20and%20Black%20Modern%20Real%20Estate%20For%20Sale%20Flyer.png)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/top-10-states-for-hers-rated-homes) This week, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) highlighted the top 10 states for Home Energy Ratings-scored (HERS) homes in 2021. Twenty-two percent of new construction homes are rated each year, and in 2021, HERS-rated homes totaled more than 313,000. This represents a four percent increase over the number of ratings in 2020 and... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/top-10-states-for-hers-rated-homes) Jun 24, 2022 7:15:59 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [Energy Star 3.2 Cranks Up Envelope Efficiency](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/energy-star-3.2-cranks-up-envelope-efficiency) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/iStock-1297933338-1.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/energy-star-3.2-cranks-up-envelope-efficiency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently [finalized](https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/residential_new/stakeholder_feedback) the requirements for the latest version of its long-running ENERGY STAR Single Family New Home program. The National Version 3.2 puts the thermal envelope requirements of the 2021 International Energy Conservation code front and center. The new version now stipulates mandatory envelope... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/energy-star-3.2-cranks-up-envelope-efficiency) May 27, 2022 8:06:27 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [HERS-Rated Homes Top 300K in 2021](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/hers-rated-homes-break-record-again-in-2021) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/RESNET_3millionHERSHomes_Infographic_2-11-21-1.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/hers-rated-homes-break-record-again-in-2021) This week, Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) reported that 313,153 homes received a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Score in 2021. The number of HERS homes continues to break records, having eclipsed the 299,775 in 2020. More than [3 million homes](https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/RESNET_3millionHERSHomes_Infographic_2-11-21.pdf) have been rated since the inception in 1995 of HERS scores, which are a home’s equivalent... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/hers-rated-homes-break-record-again-in-2021) Jan 20, 2022 2:45:45 PM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [5 Ways Climate is Reshaping Home Building](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/5-ways-climate-is-reshaping-housing) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/iStock-672394246-1.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/5-ways-climate-is-reshaping-housing) According to a report issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this week, 2021 was the sixth warmest year on record.[\[1\]](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/topic/high-performance-homes/page/1#_ftn1) Further, the hottest decade ever recorded occurred between 2009 and 2019.[\[2\]](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/topic/high-performance-homes/page/1#_ftn2) The planet’s warming trend is forcing home builders globally to get creative to address the challenges we’re confronting.... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/5-ways-climate-is-reshaping-housing) Jan 14, 2022 6:58:26 AM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) ## [Great Insulation and Air Sealing at Lower Costs](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/great-insulation-and-air-sealing-at-lower-costs) [![](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/hubfs/Sealing%201-1.jpg)](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/great-insulation-and-air-sealing-at-lower-costs) In home construction, getting great air sealing and insulation are the Holy Grail in delivering a high-performance home with an effective thermal envelope. The prevailing belief among many in the building industry is that only spray foam insulation can deliver the thermal performance and airtightness that is required but that simply isn’t true.... [Details](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/great-insulation-and-air-sealing-at-lower-costs) Sep 16, 2021 6:33:37 PM [Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/author/stacy-fitzgerald-redd) [All posts](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/all) [Next](https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/topic/high-performance-homes/page/2) ### ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? 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