I've just finished going over the newly released ENERGY STAR 2011 guidelines for new homes and, as you might expect, I'm happy about some of the new requirements and disappointed/perplexed about others. Overall, though, the program is moving in the…
Whether you're a homeowner looking to get a home energy audit or you're interested in getting trained to become a home energy auditor, you should know that there are only two organizations that offer what you're looking for. One is…
In March 2010, two of EVER's home energy raters qualified homes for the ENERGY STAR New Homes program. These are the first two ENERGY STAR homes to qualify through Energy Vanguard Energy Ratings. In March 2010, two of EVER's home…
1. If you want to save energy, the first thing you should do is weatherstrip your doors and caulk your windows. Not true. Your house has much bigger holes than those. 2. I live in the South (or another warm…
I've analyzed and improved the energy efficiency of numerous homes. The starting point is, of course, the analysis because you want to put your efforts—and your dollars—where they're going to generate the best results. I've analyzed and improved the energy…
On Saturday, 7 November 2009, thirteen home energy raters who use Energy Vanguard Energy Ratings as their HERS provider came to Atlanta for the first EVER Raterpalooza! Energy Vanguard's president presided over the day of learning, networking, and fun. On…
On 1 August and 4 August, EVER certified its first two home energy raters, Mel Laubscher and Eric Griffin, respectively. Mr. Laubscher is the engineer for Haven Custom Homes' plant in Ridgeland, South Carolina, where he has been on the…
RESNET has accredited Energy Vanguard Energy Ratings (EVER), a division of Energy Vanguard, LLC, as a Home Energy Rating Provider (aka HERS Provider). All certified home energy raters must have an agreement with a HERS Provider, who provides them with:…
On the first weekend in April 2009, Energy Vanguard taught a class to a room full of people interested in becoming Home Energy Rating Field Inspectors at the Trident Technical College in North Charleston, South Carolina. Twenty three students enrolled…