Retrofit projects often add ductless or mini split heat pumps, but what about augmenting an existing hydronic system with a heat pump?
Rules of Thumb Suck!
Shawna HendersonJune 20, 2018
HVAC systems are often ‘sized’ using rules of thumb. That sucks. Proper system sizing and good duct design gives better comfort and performance.
Failing the Depressurization Test: When a House Sucks
Shawna HendersonJune 13, 2018
As homes become more airtight, they are more prone to depressurization. Blue House Energy explains what it is, and the risks of negative pressure.
Windows: Adding Strength to the Weakest Link
Shawna HendersonJune 11, 2018
Regardless of what you’re building, in high-performance construction or renovation windows are always going to be your biggest challenge. They are a thermal bridge that you can’t eliminate - they are going to mess with your heat loss or your heat gain.
What Makes a Good Energy Advisor?
Shawna HendersonJune 08, 2018
Do you possess excellent customer service skills and are passionate about helping customers increase the energy efficiency of their homes? If your answer is yes, you may want to consider a career as a Certified Energy Advisor (CEA).
There’s More Than One Way to Train a Contractor
Shawna HendersonMay 23, 2018
Learning styles are different for each learner, and some industries attract certain types of learners more than others.
What Code Changes Could Cost - Part Two
Shawna HendersonFebruary 08, 2018
Energy efficiency measures come at a cost, but what about the long-term benefits that come with homeowner stability and established communities?
What Code Changes Could Cost - Part One
Shawna HendersonFebruary 06, 2018
Building Code changes that require energy efficiency measures will increase capital costs, but what about the non-energy benefits they accrue?
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
The Blower Door, Explained
Shawna HendersonJanuary 30, 2018
Energy Advisors, Auditors, & Evaluators all rely on a blower door to gauge the performance of new & existing housing. Your blower door questions answered here.
Don't Waste Your Money on Training
Hal RichmanJanuary 30, 2018
Don’t waste your money on training: make the most out of training for staff and crew with management support and buy-in.
Blower Door Testing: Are You Code-Compliant?
Shawna HendersonJanuary 17, 2018
In 2017, CGSB stopped supporting the Canadian standard for blower door testing, yet it’s referenced by many voluntary programs and building codes including the NBC.
Four Ways to Get More Training for Less Money
Shawna HendersonJanuary 17, 2018
Blue House Energy: committed to training that is pain-free, cheap & cheerful. We supply & manage on-demand training for home construction & renovation.
Total Cost of Ownership - Why Reinvent the Wheel?
Shawna HendersonDecember 12, 2017
Thinking of developing and delivering online or blended learning? Your Total Cost of Ownership will be high. Let Blue House Energy reduce it for you.
The Benefits of Blended Learning
Shawna HendersonDecember 05, 2017
Thinking of developing and delivering online or blended learning? Your Total Cost of Ownership will be high. Let Blue House Energy reduce it for you.
The Value of Communication
Shawna HendersonNovember 30, 2017
Communication is key to a successful project. So why are construction projects often run like bad games of ‘telephone’?