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Did you know you might be paying more than necessary to heat and cool your home?
That's because many homes are under-insulated, drafty or
have ineffiecient heating systems.
Now with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR there's something you can do about
it.
Home Performance Consultants is a participating BPI (Building Performance Institute)
accredited home Performance contractor that can show you ways to improve the energy
efficiency of your home and save you money.
And, if you are income eligible, you may qualify for an incentive to pay for making
energy efficiency improvements to your home.
You may also qualify for a low-interest ENERGY STAR Financing or
the New York Energy $mart Loan Fund.
Click here for more information about Financial Assistance.
Home Performance Consultants has a stellar rating with the Better Business Bureau
BBB accredited businesses must meet certain standards to qualify for accredited
business status and to remain an accredited business. Every BBB Accredited Business
is monitored for continuing adherence to BBB standards.
Home Performance Consultants is a BPI Accredited Contractor
Have a Comprehensive Home Assessment done by Building
Permance Solutions (a BPI accredited contractor) and find out how to lower your
energy costs by up to 40% and improve your air quality at the same time. Find out
what home performance with Energy Star can mean to you. You can also qualify for
low interest Energy Star financing to cover the cost of upgrades and improvements.
There are also cash incentives for upgrading lighting and appliances.
Contact us for more information.
Home Performance Consultants is Certified Green Rater
RESNET has established a new category of rater certification, RESNET Green
Rater. The RESNET Green Rater has been trained and certified to inspect and verify
the green features of a home in addition to the home's energy performance.
Contact us for more information.
Home Performance Consultants is a Certified Green Professional
Todd S. Blackley is a Certified Green Professional. The Certified Green Professional
designation is another way building professionals become educated in, and involved
with green building. Upon successful completion of the requirements, Todd was awarded
the CGP designation, recognizing a high degree of professional competence. This
designation is available to individuals only, and does not apply to companies, nor
to specific homes or projects. Contact us for more information.
Home Performance Consultants earned the Rater Seal of Quality
RESNET issues a Rater Seal of Quality to its rater members who subscribe
to these highest standards. These raters have committed to RESNET that they will
meet the high standards of ethics and quality. Contact us
for more information.
Home Performance Consultants joins the Dept. of Energy's Builders Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has posed a challenge to
the homebuilding industry - to build 220,000 high performance homes by 2012. The
initiative is called the Builders Challenge, and homes that qualify must meet a
70 or better on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). The E-Scale is a scale that
allows homebuyers to understand - at a glance - how the performance of a particular
home compares to that of others. Contact us for more
information.
Home Performance Consultants earns Special Recognition from NYSBA
A special recognition award was presented to Todd S. Blackley by the New York State
Builder's Association for providing verification services for the first NAHB National
Green Building program certified home in New York State. Presented at the New York
State Builder's Show September 11, 2008. Contact us for
more information.
Home Performance Consultants is Tax Credited Verified
In order to verify a home for the federal tax credit for energy efficient homes
the certified rater or the rater's company must have professional liability insurance
coverage in the amount of at least $500,000. Contact us
for more information.
Home Performance Consultants is a Habitat for Humanity affiliate
Through RESNET's partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's
Building America Program and Habitat for Humanity, its home energy rater members
are volunteering with their Habitat for Humanity affiliates to improve the energy
performance of the homes built through the program. The raters whose listing includes
this seal are demonstrating their committment to their community and affordable
housing by volunteering to give back to their community. Contact
us for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Performance program. [more FAQ]
Q. What kind of work can I get done?
A.Some of the more common work includes adding insultion, reducing
drafts (air sealing), and repairing or upgrading heating systems. We can also provide
additional information on what can be done to improve the energy efficiency, health
and safety, and durability of your home. More information about
insulating. More information on framing techniques.
Q. How do I find out if I'm eligible to receive an incentive?
A. If your househod income is at or below the income listed for your household size,
you may qualify for an incentive through Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.
Click here to view the Income Guidelines.
Q. Are there incentives for apartment building owners?
A. Yes, incentives are available to the owner, if the owner or tenants
in a 1 - to 4-family building are income eligible. Contact
us for more information.
Q. Will a home inspection include a carbon monoxide check?
A. Yes. We will check carbon monoxide levels when doing a home assessment.
Should a carbon monoxide problem be present, we must correct it before any other
work can be done on the home.
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