HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; also heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. Together, these systems accounting for approximately 30% of a typical building’s energy consumption.
The California Energy Commission is required by Public Resources Code Section 25942 to establish regulations for a statewide HERS Program to certify home energy rating services in California. The goal of the program is to provide reliable information to differentiate the energy efficiency levels among California homes and to guide investment in cost-effective home energy […]
The Fannie Mae High Performance Building Module is an in-depth assessment report of energy and water usage at a property with recommendations for energy and water savings. It includes anticipated costs for the implementation of property improvements, potential savings, and payback period.
The HERS Program was initially implemented to address construction defects and equipment installations that had historically not been done correctly. These HERS measures cover HVAC system and insulation installation.
HERS, the Home Energy Rating System, was developed by RESNET and rates the energy efficiency of a home. The rating involves analysis of the home’s construction plans and at least one onsite inspection. This information is used to estimate the home’s annual energy costs and give the home a score (known as the HERS Index) […]
HUD Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) is the compensation the FHA receives to provide repayment insurance on government backed housing loans. There two portions to the MIP. The Annual MIP is paid annually (As the loan amortizes, the principal balance declines and in turn the MIP payment declines as well). The Upfront MIP is the fee […]
Indirect emissions stem from energy purchased by an organization, such as electricity from a utility provider. These are categorized as Scope 2 emissions under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and represent a significant portion of many organizations’ carbon footprints.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a transformative piece of U.S. legislation that allocates substantial funding for clean energy projects, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency initiatives.
IPNA is a property evaluation protocol for existing buildings that have planned a preservation and rehabilitation project and are seeking financing and/or approval from New York affordable housing agencies.
The Living Building Challenge™ is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. To be certified under the Challenge, projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements over a minimum of 12 months of continuous occupancy.