H.R. 1315. The Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Act Posted by Leslie Jackson on February 28, 2019 at 11:30p There is cause for celebration this week not just for the Home Performance Coalition, (HPC) but for all players in the home performance industry, as H.R. 1315 was introduced to the 116th Congress. The Clean Energy Infrastructure and…
Residential Ventilation: 3 Simple and Effective Solutions Yes, they exist! With homes built tighter than ever the importance of ventilation, and the best way to achieve it, is top of mind for building performance professionals. The ideal ventilation system is easy to install, effective, and simple enough for the average homeowner to use. AirCycler can…
Does your prospective client deserve your proposal? “Sales is a numbers game.” We cringe when we hear this. The traditional sales method suggests you should meet with and “pitch” as many prospects as you can, knowing that eventually, a percentage will convert into clients. While this method works, we find this approach results in the…
Speed-up productivity on the job site with a switch to Norbord’s longer length wall sheathing. Using the right length wall sheathing not only saves the framer time on the job-site, but also increases the speed of the plumbers, electricians and the insulation trades that follow. Norbord’s longer length wall sheathing range in lengths from 97-1/8…
Construction Jobs Significant in U.S. Energy Efficiency Employment POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 BY E4TheFuture by Pat Stanton Since early September, I have been eager to share findings from our recently released Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report. One key fact that surfaced is the importance of construction work in the energy efficiency (EE) industry. Overall, 2.25 million Americans are employed…
Veterans Rock Energy Efficiency Jobs POSTED SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 BY E4TheFuture | CAREERS, JOBS, NATIONAL by Pat Stanton Every workday, 2.25 million American energy efficiency professionals are on the job.[i] Many install insulation and advanced building controls and improve HVAC systems. Their work isn’t always recognized, but I strongly believe that it should be! For starters, energy efficiency (EE) cuts waste and…
Panasonic is reinventing venting while helping Maryland home builders meet code Believe it or not, a ventilation fan’s listed airflow may not mean much. Despite the advertised CFM, testing by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows nearly half of all installed ventilation fans fail the required airflow standards outlined in ASHRAE 62.2. That’s a lot of…
Applegate Insulation, known as the premium cellulose insulation available from a domestic manufacturer, discovered how to produce a superior product during their 40 years’ experience. Applegate’s reputation is due primarily to two factors: Applegate’s proprietary dual-stage fire retardant process, known as the BurnBarrier™ System, injects dry and liquid fire retardants into the cellulose fibers.…
We would like to thank the more than 50 members and guests that came out to our events in Upper Marlboro last Monday! We received great feedback on the presentations from Liang Gwee, Bill Morgan and Vladimir Kochkin, as well as the tour of Home Innovation and of course, networking at Calvert Brewing afterward! Thank…
E4TheFuture is dedicated to bringing clean, efficient energy home for every American. The organization works to advance clean, energy efficient energy solutions for residential customers. E4’s new sponsorship of MDBPA will support the association’s strategic plan, which includes increasing awareness of energy efficient construction, advocating on behalf of energy efficiency, supporting a strong energy efficient…