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The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is a non-profit third party organization that develops standards for building safety, energy efficiency, and weatherization retrofit work. Their system considers almost every aspect of a building. The major focus is on building safety and energy efficiency. With this in mind, a BPI auditor inspects all combustion appliances and tests for the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The National Save Energy Coalition is a diverse group of organizations committed to federal public policy that promotes clean, sustainable, efficient energy. Strong public policy will help lower consumers’ energy costs and create new green jobs in every county in the U.S. We know the potential for a clean energy economy – we work in it every day. Your elected officials need to know that you support clean energy and climate legislation. Here is an easy way to learn more.
The EPA created the Indoor airPLUS new home label to help builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved indoor air quality. Utilization of this program allows us to offer a more thorough service to our clients. This system addresses building materials, HVAC, combustion pollutants, pests, Radon and moisture control issues. It requires an inspection by a certified third party to ensure that all of the program specifications have been met.
CHEERS® (California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services) is a California statewide 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting energy efficiency. Founded in 1990, CHEERS was approved in 1999 by the California Energy Commission as the first home energy rating provider under the Home Energy Rating System Regulations. To ensure energy-efficiency ratings are completely objective, every CHEERS Rater is required to go through quality assurance reviews and renew their certification and contracts annually with CHEERS.
When you refer to ENERGY STAR, you may only be thinking of energy-efficient appliances. However, they also have a number of other initiatives that address energy efficiency for homes. These include effective insulation, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, tight construction, tight ducts and high-performance windows. ENERGY STAR is one of the longest running programs and has an established track record of performance. Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at energystar.gov.
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