(full of Building Science, and that’s a good thing) Are you tired of the mundane day-to-day routine? Are you searching for a career change that combines your passion for problem-solving, insatiable curiosity, and desire to make a positive impact on people's lives? Look no further! Blue House Energy can help...
3 Characteristics of a High Performance Building Process in 2024
Shawna HendersonAugust 04, 20231 comment
A high performance process for building high performance houses has 3 key characteristics: Integrated Design Process (IDP) Construction Quality Management Commissioning The best practice for building a high performance house is to make all the decisions about energy conservation measures during the design stage. This is the least expensive and most cost-effective part of the process. Decisions can be revisited based on energy modelling and costing before construction begins. This results in a package that works for the builder and for the homeowner.
International Women's Day
Shawna HendersonMarch 08, 2022
This year marks the second season of This Must Be The Place- The Building Science Podcast. Shawna has welcomed a number of women to the table for thoughtful, engaging conversation in all areas of the sector. Listen to how they inspire change and innovation to help create better building practices, policy, and guidelines that impact energy efficiency.
HEPA Filters - 3 Key Things You Need to Know for Classrooms
Shawna HendersonJanuary 10, 2022
This Article Updated September 2024 I bought and tested HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) portable air filter for my main living space to help reduce viral and allergen loads. It's doing a good job. The specifications for the 170 s.f. space are shown to the right. Each model shows three...
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Energy Advisor: What's the Investment?
Shawna HendersonAugust 10, 2021
There’s a lot to know when it comes to being an energy advisor. When Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan made the Greener Homes Initiative announcement back in May, he mentioned that a person already in the industry could get trained in a week. While that’s technically true, it’s not real...
Energy Advisor: What's the Business Case?
Shawna HendersonJune 24, 2021
Blue House Energy is inundated w/requests from folks interested in becoming an Energy Advisor. We’re not complaining! No, no, no, we’re super excited to answer all of your questions. So this is the first in a series on the business of being an EA, reflecting some of the common questions...
How To Become An Energy Advisor in 2024
Shawna HendersonJanuary 30, 20203 comments
The need for more Energy Advisors is growing. Learn what they do and how to get certified from the building science experts at Blue House Energy.
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Blue House Energy Provides Energy Advisor Exam Questions and Foundation Level Prep Backgrounder
Shawna HendersonAugust 07, 20182 comments
Blue House Energy Advisor Exam Prep offers a comprehensive suite of resources designed to help you excel in the Energy Advisor exam. Our practice exams simulate the actual exam experience, so you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, enabling you to focus your study efforts where they are needed most.
What Does An Energy Advisor Do
Shawna HendersonJanuary 30, 2018
Learn the fundamentals of an Energy Advisor's role in evaluating a home's performance, and how you can train to become one | Blue House Energy