Northeast Envelope Retrofit Market Assessment
Increasing the rate of building envelope improvements for homes in the Northeast holds the potential for significantly reduced energy use and costs to homeowners. The U.S. has had decades of experience in retrofitting building…
Best Practice Guide: High-Performance HVAC Workforce Development
As demand for high-performance HVAC installations grows in the Northeast, especially for efficient air source heat pumps (ASHP), there is a critical need to develop a new generation of qualified installers to deliver these solutions…
Best Practice Guide: Co-Promotion of Weatherization and High-Performance HVAC in Programs
When implemented and managed properly, co-promotion of weatherization (building envelope improvements) and high performance HVAC equipment is an effective strategy to achieve significant energy- and utility-cost savings in homes…
Best Practice Guide: High-Performance HVAC Mid-Stream Programs
Midstream programs are initiatives that target the middle of the supply chain, such as distributors and contractors, rather than end-use consumers. While typical programs target customers to create a change in behavior, these…
Explore a Career in Building Energy Efficiency Energy Data Collection
Looking for a job that makes a difference and leads to long-term career growth? A role as an Energy Data Collector is a great way to get started in the fast-growing energy efficiency field. Energy efficiency jobs help make buildings…
Now is the Time for Communities to Update to the Massachusetts Stretch Code: A Deep Dive into the 10th Edition Base Code and the Stretch Code
This brief is a deep dive into the Massachusetts Stretch Code and 10th Edition Base Code, which is based on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. The Base Code applies to new construction and major additions and…
