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The Ultimate HERS Rating Guide Part 2: What Is The HERS Score Index?

By |2023-05-23T16:59:53-06:00July 9th, 2019|Energy Code Info, HERS Rating Guide, HERS Ratings|

You may have heard the term "HERS rating" used regarding home construction and energy efficiency.  You may have even seen and read through a HERS report, or you may have a HERS certificate for your own home. Or you may have read our first blog in this series, What Is A HERS Rating.  Many [...]

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The Green MLS: Energy Efficiency and the Multiple Listings Service

By |2020-03-06T12:23:02-07:00June 25th, 2019|Energy Audit Info, Energy Code Info|

If you have bought or sold a home with a real estate agent, you likely interacted with the MLS. MLS stands for Multiple Listings Service and is a compilation of all the homes for sale at any particular time. The listings can be accessed through certified brokers, and there are many companies that offer MLS [...]

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How Do I Reduce My Energy Bills? A Technical Look Into Energy Efficiency.

By |2019-08-28T16:18:27-06:00February 28th, 2019|Energy Audit Info|

Who among us has not felt a draft pass through their house on a windy day or been at a friend's noticeably uncomfortable condo?  Why is one room in your house much warmer than another?  How do I make my home comfortable and keep reducing my energy bills?  How do you even define "comfort"? It's [...]

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