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Here at High Performance Homes NW
we've compiled a list of links we thought may improve your knowledge of the energy auditing processes and products available to green up your home. |
- Home Performance Washington is an association of Washington State businesses offering whole house energy efficiency solutions,
www.homeperformancewashington.org
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) offers nationally-recognized training, certification, accreditation and quality-assurance programs.
www.bpi.org
- Residential Energy Services Network www.natresnet.org
- Efficiency First is a nonprofit trade association that unites Home Performance contractors, residential energy consultants, building product manufacturers ... www.efficiencyfirst.org
- The Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes program is designed to help builders constructenergy efficient homes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. www.northwestenergystar.com
- The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is an association of builders, designers, homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building ecobuilding.org
- THE BATTIC© DOOR ATTIC STAIRS INSULATOR COVER www.batticdoor.com
- Air Cycler is the leader in energy efficient ventilation control. www.aircycler.com
- Green Irere: local, Certified Green consultants, who help you save energy, water, and money at your home and office. www.greenirene.com
- GE Lighting: energy efficient lighting solutions www.gelighting.com
- Philips lighting: New innovations and news in LED technology. www.lighting.philips.com
- Heat recovery Ventilators (HRV) as discussed by the Cold Climate Housing research Center CCHRC
- More educational information on HRVs from Tool Base Services toolbase.org
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If you're considering a more sustainable lifestyle, we can assist you with a thorough evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of modifications to your home.
High Performance Homes NW provides a detailed performance evaluation of energy systems in your home. The goal of an audit is to show you how to lower your energy usage through choices ranging from relatively simple modifications to more ambitious improvements.
Whether you're exploring a retrofit of an existing home, or considering upgrades during a remodel, you'll realize a cost savings, improved air quality and comfort for you and your family.
Our Home Energy Audit includes the following:
- Review of your energy bills to look for cost savings
- Blower door testing to determine the amount of air leakage in your home
- Infra-red camera testing to locate air leakage and insufficient insulation
- Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing for carbon monoxide and fire hazards
- Duct Blaster testing to determine the amount of conditioned-air leakage in your duct system
- Furnace and water heater testing to determine the efficiency of your gas or oil furnace and gas water heater
- Upon completion you'll have a detailed plan that maps a range of recommended changes and possible cost savings.
These diagnostic tests work in conjunction with all your remodeling projects. Consider scheduling all or some of these tests as part of your pre-construction planning process.
Are you considering Solar? Cost effective changes should be done to a home prior to installation of solar water and electrical systems. By making your home as energy efficient as possible, system loads and sizing will be smaller. This means your financial investment in solar powered systems will be less expensive making it possible to realize your return on investment sooner. |
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