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I've always been a strong proponent for properly sizing A/C's together with home performance upgrades but with utility companies moving towards more demand based rate plans we've come across some…Continue
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I'm putting together a mastermind group of energy auditors and home performance contractors to help each other grow our business. If you are interested here is a link to learn more and fill out a…Continue
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I'm in the market for a new insulation machine and am unhappy with my existing plug in machine because it's broken down too many times in the field. I'd like to see what insulation machines other…Continue
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Arizona is starting an Efficiency First Chapter to have a unified voice for the local home performance market. I'd like to see what other HEP members have done in their local chapters as initiatives,…Continue
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Hire slow and fire fast. It’s a phrase that experienced managers and human resources professionals live by because many of us have learned the hard way that it only takes one bad hire to put your business into DEFCON Red Alert mode, which unfortunately tends to last weeks or even months after the event. Certainly, robust training programs, quality assurance, employee perks, good pay and an encouraging work environment all contribute to a company’s success, but it’s the human element, the…
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How can you create a successful energy audit business that brings you more freedom, time and increases your well being? It may be surprising to you that success comes less from becoming an expert energy auditor than it does becoming a master of delegation. By mastering the art of delegation you can have more freedom in your time and escape the rat race of trading time for dollars. However, delegation is not as easy as it sounds. The right way to do it actually…
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How can you create a successful energy audit business that brings you more freedom, time and increases your well being? It may be surprising to you that success comes less from becoming an expert energy auditor than it does becoming a master of delegation. By mastering the art of delegation you can have more freedom in your time and escape the rat race of trading time for dollars. However, delegation is not as easy as it sounds. The right way to do it actually…
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Even though it seems like all the new home builders are touting how energy efficient their homes are, there are still major problems and misleading information given in terms of the energy efficiency of the homes. Here are ways a home builder can make it seem like you are getting a good deal but in reality you are simply being mislead.
1. A low HERS Score touted.
A HERS Score standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured.…
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