Tag: "Home Energy Rating System"

Am I Certifiable?

Am I Certifiable?

A technician checks the combustion efficiency and safety of a water heater—an important part of any home energy audit. I hope I’m certifiable. I’ll find out in about a year when I’ve completed all the training and taken the written and field exams to become a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified Building Analyst. The certification [...]

 
Jim Gunshinan

Post on Oct 30, 2009 by

HERS It Is

HERS It Is

Blower door equipment is used to measure a home's air leaks. A blower door test is part of the evaluation for determining a home's HERS Index. Photo by: D&R International Remember the day when most men knew the horsepower of their muscle cars? Now most of us are concerned about miles per gallon. But what [...]

 
Jim Gunshinan

Post on Jun 27, 2008 by