Home Performance with Energy Star

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Home Performance with Energy Star LogoThe Home Performance with Energy Star (HPwES) program was started by the EPA. It is set up to provide consumers with a way to distinguish those contractors that are qualified to perform home performance energy retrofits.  The contractors  consistently perform work that delivers energy efficiency, comfort, health, safety and durability. They have a deep understanding of the house performing as a system with all elements working together.  From quality installed insulation to properly balanced, sized and sealed HVAC equipment, they are committed to getting it right

More than 75,000 families have had their homes improved through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and home comfort, while helping to protect the environment. These families are enjoying benefits like, fewer drafts, consistent temperatures across rooms, better ventilation and humidity control, and lower utility bills.

Contractors who participate in the program go through extensive training and must agree to the standards of the HPwES program.  Contractors are required to perform an energy audit before work begins and after work has ended to assure that the job was done correctly.  Every participating contractor must have their jobs checked for quality assurance.  The test if a full home energy audit utilizing infra red cameras to inspect insulation, a blower door to check for air infiltration, HVAC testing equipment and much more.  This test is free of charge to the homeowner and provides a third party verification of a job well done.

Eco Performance Builders is proud to be a registered and practicing Home Performance with Energy Star contractor.  We have and will continue to practice the best practices of Home Performance.  We strive to deliver the best results in Energy, Comfort, Safety and Durability.

For more information on the Home Performance with Energy Star progam please follow the links below.

HPwES main webpage

Energy Star Yardstick

CBPCA (California Building Performance Contractors Association) – California’s HPwES accredited organization

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