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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
BPI Introduces New Renewal Policy for Certified Home Performance
Professionals
Malta, NY, March 4,
2013 - Today BPI announced a new certification renewal policy that
recognizes the work experience of BPI certified professionals. The new policy
eliminates field exam requirements in certain circumstances according to
verified work experience. This change will benefit those professionals who
maintain continuous certification and remain active in home performance roles.
The renewal policy outlined
below applies only to those certified professionals who maintain continuous
certification. However, BPI is allowing a one-time exception for those
individuals whose certifications have expired no more than six months before
this policy is enacted (that is, going back to August 28, 2012). All
eligible individuals whose certification expires after August 28, 2012 and
before April 15, 2013 have until April 15, 2013 to apply for certification
renewal under these new rules. (If exams are required based on the new policy, they
must be taken by June 15, 2013.) After April 15, 2013, all individuals who wish
to renew under this policy must do so before their certification expires;
otherwise, they must retake the relevant written and field exams for each
certification they wish to renew.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tell Your Customers: Consumer Tax Credit Extended
Malta, NY, January 9, 2013 - We know home
performance can be a tough sell. But thanks to Congress' last-minute deal to
avert the "fiscal cliff," a $500 tax credit for your customers will
make it just a bit easier for you to make your own deal. Take a moment to
educate your customers on the importance of these upgrades, and the limited
time in which they have to redeem the tax credit. This is an opportunity for
you to grow your relationship with your customers, and for your customers to
save money on improvements that will make their homes safer and more
comfortable places to live.
The American Taxpayer Relief
Act of 2012 passed by Congress on January 3, 2013, provides extensions of
energy tax credit provisions that benefit homeowners seeking energy-efficiency
improvements. Under section 25C, homeowners can claim a $500 maximum tax credit
to cover material costs of energy-efficient upgrades to existing homes for all
taxable years. The credit is only redeemable if the upgrades are in place by
the end of 2013.
If a taxpayer has claimed $500
or more of this tax credit in any year prior to 2013, they may not claim any
additional credit. For those that remain eligible, the tax credit can be
applied to any of the following upgrades:
- Insulation - Additional insulation to
walls, ceilings, or other part of the building envelope that meets the
2009 IECC (& supplements) specifications.
- Windows - 10% of material cost, up to $200
for replacement windows and skylights, and exterior doors that
meet EnergyStar requirements.
- Windows must
be equal to or below a 0.30 U factor and a Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30. Storm windows that meet the
IECC in combination with their paired external window are eligible
(taking into account the applicable climate zone). Storm doors paired
with U-factor rated wood doors are eligible provided they do not exceed
the default U-factor requirement for the combination. See the 2009 IECC
for details.
- Window Films -The product must meet the
requirements of a "qualifying insulation system" and be
manufacturer certified.
- Home Sealing - Sealing cracks in the building
shell and ducts to reduce infiltration and heat loss in a manner
consistent with the 2009 IECC.
- Electric Heat Pump - Must yield
an energy factor of at least 2.0 in the standard Department of
Energy test procedure,
- Natural Gas & Propane Furnaces - Credit of
up to $150 for furnaces that meet an Annual Fuel Use Efficiency (AFUE) 95
or higher. Oil furnaces and gas, oil and propane boilers must meet an AFUE
of 90 or better.
- Central air Conditioning Units and Air-Source Heat Pumps - Credit of
up to $300 for units that meet the highest tier standards set by the
Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) as of February 17, 2009, which in
most cases requires a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 16.
- Natural Gas, Propane, or Oil Water Heaters - Must have an
energy factor of at least 0.82 or thermal efficiency of at least 90
percent.
- Biomass Fuel Property - A stove
that burns biomass fuel to heat a dwelling unit located in the United
States and used as a principal residence by the taxpayer; or to heat water
for said dwelling unit, and must have a thermal efficiency rating of at
least 75 percent.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy New Year
Well now that 2012 is behind us and 2013 has officially begun, the official changes to ASHRAE 62-10-2010 have been delayed and the new changes for ASHRAE 62-10-2013 are waiting for release. Have a great year everyone...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Energy Efficiency;Who's driving this car?
If you ask this question the short answer is the DOE. If you ask those of us who have been around the block in the car the answer is no one! If you look at the majority of jobs being offered for auditors and installers they are all tied to programs funded or subsidized by the DOE, State and local governments. As budgets continue to tighten I have seen these programs get smaller and smaller. That's the bad news!
The good news I am seeing more companies cross over to going after the general public market place with good success. The issue is no one is doing an audit the same or by the BPI or RESNET book by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, of the last 175 contractors we contacted only 34% saw the value of being certified and 77% said they have never performed CAZ testing and avoid sealing a house up to tight because of the liability connected to it. Holly Crap! that's what I said too! Here in Texas, most, if not all the programs ran by the utilities use, for the most part, 1 CFM50 per square foot and will not allow them to go below that number. What does all this mean? it means the DOE and EPA are clueless about the backbone of the industry and think cranking out more certifications and workforce guideline is going to get everyone on the same page without first educating and informing the general public. If the public says hey are you certified to provide this service and conduct these safety test on my house? then guess what? it now has value! and CAZ would be a household name.
The good news I am seeing more companies cross over to going after the general public market place with good success. The issue is no one is doing an audit the same or by the BPI or RESNET book by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, of the last 175 contractors we contacted only 34% saw the value of being certified and 77% said they have never performed CAZ testing and avoid sealing a house up to tight because of the liability connected to it. Holly Crap! that's what I said too! Here in Texas, most, if not all the programs ran by the utilities use, for the most part, 1 CFM50 per square foot and will not allow them to go below that number. What does all this mean? it means the DOE and EPA are clueless about the backbone of the industry and think cranking out more certifications and workforce guideline is going to get everyone on the same page without first educating and informing the general public. If the public says hey are you certified to provide this service and conduct these safety test on my house? then guess what? it now has value! and CAZ would be a household name.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Energy Saving Upgrades; Profitable or Not?
Once again it has been some time since my last blog. One reason is I was asked to do some consulting for a weatherization contractor in Florida. It was very interesting and posed my question today. This company works in the local utility low income weatherization program and wanted to expand into the; what I call B to C market. B to C? yes business to consumer. Working in the utility program they were getting their business from the utility which means they were working B to B or business to business.
Well needless to say the B to C transition was not going well. They had tons of leads from clients who did not qualify for the utility program. People were willing to sign up for audits but the company's closing ratio was; well lets just say less than 3 out 10 leads turned into a sale. So the owner was beginning to wonder if it was worth continuing not seeing much return on investment. Well it took me about 2 days of ride along with auditors and a day in the office to figure out the problem and get them on the right path. I cannot give you my secrets or what I look for but I can say that after a week with some training and changes their sales closing ratio went to better than 60% up from below 30%. I can say that they will improve from there even more once they start using the Tight Audit program coming out in June.
If your company needs help or just a fresh look from the other side of the fence then give us a call.
Well needless to say the B to C transition was not going well. They had tons of leads from clients who did not qualify for the utility program. People were willing to sign up for audits but the company's closing ratio was; well lets just say less than 3 out 10 leads turned into a sale. So the owner was beginning to wonder if it was worth continuing not seeing much return on investment. Well it took me about 2 days of ride along with auditors and a day in the office to figure out the problem and get them on the right path. I cannot give you my secrets or what I look for but I can say that after a week with some training and changes their sales closing ratio went to better than 60% up from below 30%. I can say that they will improve from there even more once they start using the Tight Audit program coming out in June.
If your company needs help or just a fresh look from the other side of the fence then give us a call.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Weatherization Contractor Blues
As a BPI trainer I hear many stories about the ups and downs of being a weatherization contractor. Most of them, if not all of these contractors are involved with utility driven WAP programs. They have been telling me the budgets are getting smaller each year and they are worried, and rightly so!
My first question is why on earth would you put all your eggs in that one basket? To survive in the residential energy world you must be diverse and offer several services to various markets. If anyone thinks your going to come into this business and get rich selling just energy audits or just doing weatherization or WAP programs or just selling one energy saving product that is suicide in the long run.
Balance!, the Yin & Yang is where you will find peace and stability for your business. So many companies I consult for are an absolute disarray, a train wreck! but, there is hope, the ones that follow my recommendations from inside to out have become very profitable and efficient organization.
I tell my students this; "If your company has and office, trucks, ton of equipment, half certified and half non-certified staff, no internal QA, no safety policies and the appearance of organized chaos then you might be a red neck!...LOL just kidding! You might be in need of someone from out side to come in and look around; you know what I mean, give a different perspective.
That is how I learned over the years to build my businesses and career. That's how I got this cool job. Kirstin, our CEO had a vision ans love for our environment and some really great ideas. She contracted with me to come and work within her organization and make it function efficiently. She knew I came from starting a development business from nothing to 15 years later having a $200+ million a year operation, until the banks collapsed in 2008. Guess what? all my eggs where in one basket and I got my clock cleaned as Nevada & California the two states I was leveraged to the tilt in collapsed with the housing and bank bust. I used my experience form that and the 15 years previous to help Kirstin build her 411 dream. Now 2 years later she is a very successful woman and I have a job! win/win. If you would like a different perspective on your business contact me alan@411energyexperts.com
My first question is why on earth would you put all your eggs in that one basket? To survive in the residential energy world you must be diverse and offer several services to various markets. If anyone thinks your going to come into this business and get rich selling just energy audits or just doing weatherization or WAP programs or just selling one energy saving product that is suicide in the long run.
Balance!, the Yin & Yang is where you will find peace and stability for your business. So many companies I consult for are an absolute disarray, a train wreck! but, there is hope, the ones that follow my recommendations from inside to out have become very profitable and efficient organization.
I tell my students this; "If your company has and office, trucks, ton of equipment, half certified and half non-certified staff, no internal QA, no safety policies and the appearance of organized chaos then you might be a red neck!...LOL just kidding! You might be in need of someone from out side to come in and look around; you know what I mean, give a different perspective.
That is how I learned over the years to build my businesses and career. That's how I got this cool job. Kirstin, our CEO had a vision ans love for our environment and some really great ideas. She contracted with me to come and work within her organization and make it function efficiently. She knew I came from starting a development business from nothing to 15 years later having a $200+ million a year operation, until the banks collapsed in 2008. Guess what? all my eggs where in one basket and I got my clock cleaned as Nevada & California the two states I was leveraged to the tilt in collapsed with the housing and bank bust. I used my experience form that and the 15 years previous to help Kirstin build her 411 dream. Now 2 years later she is a very successful woman and I have a job! win/win. If you would like a different perspective on your business contact me alan@411energyexperts.com
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Happy New Year! What's new for 2012 at 411 Energy Experts
Well folks the end of the year was expected to be slow by the boss and guess what? Not a chance! They had me so slammed with training that I have not blogged for 2 months. Now, I am not complaining because I had bills and gifts to buy for Christmas, but some down time would have been nice. Enough about me, lets take a look at what has been cooking at 411 and what is happening for 2012.
BPI is making serious changes and of course raising the testing fees to go with it. I believe it is all for the good though. BPI is now ANSI (American National Standards Institute) accredited which means that becoming a BPI certified professional carries a lot more weight. 411 will still be offering our same great training programs and we are adding some new stuff for 2012.
I was told by the boss that we have completed our merger with Clean Tech Utilities and Green Careers which is going to take 411 Energy Experts to a new level of training by allowing 411 to offer our students green job placement and training tuition funding through ETL.
411 has been working on a web based energy audit reporting program called ReportQuik. This reporting platform is going to allow energy auditors and weatherization contractors to provide clients with on the spot energy reports and estimates. That's right! on the spot! no more going back to the office and spending hours generating a report and estimate. With our state of art platform auditors will be able to generate the report as they are performing the audit using a tablet or PDA. Expected to be released in the first quarter of 2012 this program will be available to certified auditors and contractors only holding a BPI or RESNET certification. I am really excited about this one. I can say that that the only part of the business I hate is report writing. This will allow users to personalize and customize their reports and so much more....I wish I could tell you the really cool stuff it can do, but your going to have to wait for the release. If you want to get on the email list for a free trial go Here and sign up!
The last item coming is which I hope you all sign up for is our new "Destination Trainings" I hear the first one is going to be held in Costa Rica! I know it will be tough, but I am up for the challenge if you all want to join me for some training and fun! That's it for now, as if that is not enough....until next time may your 2012 be great!
BPI is making serious changes and of course raising the testing fees to go with it. I believe it is all for the good though. BPI is now ANSI (American National Standards Institute) accredited which means that becoming a BPI certified professional carries a lot more weight. 411 will still be offering our same great training programs and we are adding some new stuff for 2012.
I was told by the boss that we have completed our merger with Clean Tech Utilities and Green Careers which is going to take 411 Energy Experts to a new level of training by allowing 411 to offer our students green job placement and training tuition funding through ETL.
411 has been working on a web based energy audit reporting program called ReportQuik. This reporting platform is going to allow energy auditors and weatherization contractors to provide clients with on the spot energy reports and estimates. That's right! on the spot! no more going back to the office and spending hours generating a report and estimate. With our state of art platform auditors will be able to generate the report as they are performing the audit using a tablet or PDA. Expected to be released in the first quarter of 2012 this program will be available to certified auditors and contractors only holding a BPI or RESNET certification. I am really excited about this one. I can say that that the only part of the business I hate is report writing. This will allow users to personalize and customize their reports and so much more....I wish I could tell you the really cool stuff it can do, but your going to have to wait for the release. If you want to get on the email list for a free trial go Here and sign up!
The last item coming is which I hope you all sign up for is our new "Destination Trainings" I hear the first one is going to be held in Costa Rica! I know it will be tough, but I am up for the challenge if you all want to join me for some training and fun! That's it for now, as if that is not enough....until next time may your 2012 be great!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Commercial Gold.....saving energy and money
The commercial facility market is ripe for businesses who provide energy saving services and products. I have no problem with return phone calls and emails when asked, "would you like to learn about saving money and energy?" many businesses are flush with cash, see and understand how energy upgrades and investments with short R.O.I's can pay them huge returns.
There are many low cost alternatives available to companies to improve and extend the life of HVAC systems, motors and even lower maintenance cost at the same time. Quantifying savings that really requires no real decision. I have yet to sit across from someone, show them annual savings of thousands of dollars and R.O.I periods of less than 24 months that said "no, we're gonna wait and see". If, that ever happened, my guess is they won't be employed there very long and I will get in the door later. The point here is, take advantage of the commercial market, but do not approach it without being educated first. 411 Energy Experts has accredited CEA training available both on-line and live. Visit www.411energyexperts.com
Friday, August 19, 2011
People working together can do good things!
I am amazed at how many people I touch in the business world that don't network. Why? I think for most they are just afraid of what good might come from it, twisted, but true! The good news is there are also a lot of people who are great at it and you're the ones I want to talk too.
I have found the in the energy auditing world working together with other professional has not only given me more good friend, but has opened my eyes to many other opportunities and helped me through figuring out some tough technical problems with my customers and students.
After some hard thought and pushing the boss, I am now proud to announce the affiliate network portal at 411 Energy Experts is going to be a reality. This will be a place where only qualified professional can gather to network, find energy audit jobs, get free leads from 411, find training jobs, post training jobs, market training and much more.
The biggest reason I pushed this portal was to give my students a place or safe haven to start their new careers as auditors and trainers. Like any new business you needs some help getting going and networking is one area people tend to miss. If your a energy professional , please visit http://www.411energyexperts/ and apply to be a member of our network today! I look forward to seeing you all there.
I have found the in the energy auditing world working together with other professional has not only given me more good friend, but has opened my eyes to many other opportunities and helped me through figuring out some tough technical problems with my customers and students.
After some hard thought and pushing the boss, I am now proud to announce the affiliate network portal at 411 Energy Experts is going to be a reality. This will be a place where only qualified professional can gather to network, find energy audit jobs, get free leads from 411, find training jobs, post training jobs, market training and much more.
The biggest reason I pushed this portal was to give my students a place or safe haven to start their new careers as auditors and trainers. Like any new business you needs some help getting going and networking is one area people tend to miss. If your a energy professional , please visit http://www.411energyexperts/ and apply to be a member of our network today! I look forward to seeing you all there.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
411 Energy Experts expands its services
Hi all!, My how the time flys when your having fun. It has been more than month now and I am just posting. I have been busy training and helping our team get ready to roll out our new affiliate program to keep up with the request from homeonwers seeking to lower thier energy bills and folks out there seeking to become certified.
Our new affiliate program is going to allow energy saving businesses a chance to get hooked up with home and business owners to help them get on the right path to lower energy cost. The green job sector is actually growing and the demand for certified professionals is growing by leaps and bounds. Friends, if you know of anyone who is looking for work or has a business they want to add energy saving services to please tell them to go to our website http://www.411energyexperts.com/.
Our new affiliate program is going to allow energy saving businesses a chance to get hooked up with home and business owners to help them get on the right path to lower energy cost. The green job sector is actually growing and the demand for certified professionals is growing by leaps and bounds. Friends, if you know of anyone who is looking for work or has a business they want to add energy saving services to please tell them to go to our website http://www.411energyexperts.com/.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
New Training Programs at 411 Energy Experts
If you ever considered a career change or are just plain fed up with your current job or even worse are unemployed! then you might want to take a moment and read on... The renewable energy sector is growing at a very rapid rate and the demand for trained, certified and qualified professionals is exploding.
411 Energy Experts has created partnerships with some of the best companies in the business to bring top shelf training at affordable prices to get people prepared for their chosen path in the energy market place. Green jobs are here to stay and because of the technical nature of the business and rapid advancements having training and certifications are going to be key.
We are proud to be adding Solar training in both PV and Thermal, Infrared camera trainings in levels 1-3, Interactive 3D training for CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) training and we are adding more BPI and RESNET trainings to our schedule later this year. Visit our website at http://www.411energyexperts.com/ for more information.
411 Energy Experts has created partnerships with some of the best companies in the business to bring top shelf training at affordable prices to get people prepared for their chosen path in the energy market place. Green jobs are here to stay and because of the technical nature of the business and rapid advancements having training and certifications are going to be key.
We are proud to be adding Solar training in both PV and Thermal, Infrared camera trainings in levels 1-3, Interactive 3D training for CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) training and we are adding more BPI and RESNET trainings to our schedule later this year. Visit our website at http://www.411energyexperts.com/ for more information.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Trainers Wanted
If you're BPI or HERS certified or think you have what it takes and are willing to get certified to become a trainer then read on....
411 Energy Experts is planning to roll out a nation wide trainer program where qualified trainers who complete our rigorous trainer boot camp will have the opportunity to provide training service in your home city and surrounding areas as a 411 Energy Experts trainer.
Our strong national marketing efforts and high ranking web presence in most major cities makes 411 the obvious choice for professionals looking to get certification. If you would like to be considered to join our team of trainers simply send us an email at info@411energyexperts.com and attached a resume if you have one or just explain your situation and why you would like to be considered.
I am looking forward to hearing from you all!!
411 Energy Experts is planning to roll out a nation wide trainer program where qualified trainers who complete our rigorous trainer boot camp will have the opportunity to provide training service in your home city and surrounding areas as a 411 Energy Experts trainer.
Our strong national marketing efforts and high ranking web presence in most major cities makes 411 the obvious choice for professionals looking to get certification. If you would like to be considered to join our team of trainers simply send us an email at info@411energyexperts.com and attached a resume if you have one or just explain your situation and why you would like to be considered.
I am looking forward to hearing from you all!!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Renewable Energy....good changes may be on the way!!!
After an interesting affiliate conference call this week with BPI, the fog is starting to clear from the bay. The DOE, in my opinion, looks as if they're going to award BPI the contract for being the national accreditation body which will pave the way to standardization of the energy auditing and retrofitting industry as some of us know it today. Hopefully, after this gets done a lot more people will fall in line and we can have some uniformity and a consistent message. If we have auditors and weatherization contractors all on the same page, following the same standards then we may finally get on the right path to energy efficiency.
One thing I can say for sure, it is a positive change for our industry and for once the government just might be getting it right, at least for now. If the DOE does not screw this up and gives BPI the contract along with the 800 pound marketing gorilla, i.e public education by the DOE, then we may have a winner!!!
One thing I can say for sure, it is a positive change for our industry and for once the government just might be getting it right, at least for now. If the DOE does not screw this up and gives BPI the contract along with the 800 pound marketing gorilla, i.e public education by the DOE, then we may have a winner!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
BPI Training now available nationally with 411 Energy Experts
411 Energy Experts CEO Kirstin Pawl announced today that the company is now a proud BPI (Building Performance Institute) training affiliate. I think this is great news for Dallas, Texas and the rest of the country. For one it means I might actually have a job for a while...whew!!!! and the program they have rolled out is impressive. No only does 411 Energy Experts offer great value for the training dollar, but they really did a great job in allowing people looking for a career change or that have been unemployed for some time an opportunity to get back on track in the green work force.
What I think is really a neat feature of the program is what they are planning to roll out later in 2011. The putting together an affiliate program like no other one I've seen before. Affiliates who join the program will have access to unlimited construction and energy project leads through a national data base program. The affiliate can access the data base for local, state, multiple states or even nationally for project leads. Plus discounted access to training and education, up to date energy news and many other great features......so stay tune for that announcement later this year. Just remember, if you're looking for top shelf BPI training at fair price then visit 411 Energy Experts for all your training and educational needs.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Summer 2011...High Energy Cost On The Way
Well folks, it looks like it's gonna happen oil and energy cost are going to go through the roof this spring into the summer. If times have not been tough enough already now with turmoil once again in the middle east our country is gonna pay for it at the pump and in our utility bills. What can you do? well a lot!! 411 Energy Experts provides energy auditing and weatherization services to the Dallas metro plex and this spring will be offer folks looking for a career change or residential contractors and real estate inspectors an opportunity to cash in on the fast growing energy sector by becoming a certified energy professional. Look for our new launch and look in March 2011. Id your a home owner give us call and let us do a complete energy audit on your home today. Do wait and pay high energy cost this summer get your home efficient now. Visit us often on the web at 411EnergyExperts.com
If you're a Realtor ask about our 3 hour TREC MCE credit course on understanding and using energy auditing to boost sales. Also coming soon will be a 32 credit course for real estate inspectors, so stay tune..
If you're a Realtor ask about our 3 hour TREC MCE credit course on understanding and using energy auditing to boost sales. Also coming soon will be a 32 credit course for real estate inspectors, so stay tune..
Friday, January 21, 2011
411 Energy Experts MCE is a BIG HIT!!
Just after only two weeks of getting the word out about 411 Energy Experts new MCE course, the response has been overwhelming. The first class is set to have over 40 agents, with still 1 week to go! Kirstin Pawl, the founder and CEO of 411 Energy Experts, says:
"I am not too surprised, energy is on the minds of everyone these days and we are giving our agent clients great information about a booming trend in energy saving, which will help them boost their business. It's a win/win"
I have been writing and working for the 411 family for a several months on a consulting bases. I am proud to say that I have been offered a full time position with 411 Energy Experts to start teaching their new MCE course, and to help them expand their emerging energy training program. If you're a Realtor in the state of Texas, then you can't afford to miss this 3 hour MCE credits course.
"I am not too surprised, energy is on the minds of everyone these days and we are giving our agent clients great information about a booming trend in energy saving, which will help them boost their business. It's a win/win"
I have been writing and working for the 411 family for a several months on a consulting bases. I am proud to say that I have been offered a full time position with 411 Energy Experts to start teaching their new MCE course, and to help them expand their emerging energy training program. If you're a Realtor in the state of Texas, then you can't afford to miss this 3 hour MCE credits course.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
MCE Energy Course Get's TREC Approval
I am proud to announce that 411 Energy Experts has been approved by the Texas Teal Estate Commission otherwise know as TREC to provide 3 CE hours of education for Realtors and Brokers. The approved program is geared toward teaching Realtors how to use energy audits to boost sales and client satisfaction. The course covers topics such as: what is an energy audit, understanding the tall tale signs of energy loss in a home and how to guide your clients down the road of having a dream home with low energy bills.
This will course will educate Realtors of the basic principals of energy and problem areas of energy consumption in a home. It also, focuses on the myths, FAQ's, loan programs available and what are the most cost effective methods to resolve and lower energy consumption in a home.
If your a Texas realtor you can't afford to miss this MCE program. Call 411 Energy Experts to schedule your class today at (972) 304-3366
This will course will educate Realtors of the basic principals of energy and problem areas of energy consumption in a home. It also, focuses on the myths, FAQ's, loan programs available and what are the most cost effective methods to resolve and lower energy consumption in a home.
If your a Texas realtor you can't afford to miss this MCE program. Call 411 Energy Experts to schedule your class today at (972) 304-3366
Thursday, December 9, 2010
MCE for Texas Realtors
In Texas, as in most states Realtors are required to take M.C.E courses or Mandatory Continuing Education as a part of keeping their license active. 411 Energy Experts has been approved by TREC to teach MCE. Today the company has announced it will begin offering the 411 Energy Experts "Boosting sales with energy audits" a 3 credit hour course. Realtors will have the opportunity to learn about "what is an energy audit" and how it can help save their clients money not only in the purchase process, but after they move in as well.
411 Energy Experts is also creating a whole new website platform to enable Realtors, remodelers, home inspectors and just about anyone else interested in energy or a career in energy to have access to information and education. Set to relaunch in early 2011, 411 Energy Experts will set the stage as the go to place for anyone working in or considering a career in the energy auditing and weatherization field. Stay tune for more information.
Happy Holidays!!
411 Energy Experts is also creating a whole new website platform to enable Realtors, remodelers, home inspectors and just about anyone else interested in energy or a career in energy to have access to information and education. Set to relaunch in early 2011, 411 Energy Experts will set the stage as the go to place for anyone working in or considering a career in the energy auditing and weatherization field. Stay tune for more information.
Happy Holidays!!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The New Economy..Home Energy Score
It's been some time in the making and message I have been preaching for the past 18 months. It's referred to as the "New Economy" Energy retrofitting of some 130 million homes in the U.S. If you know me or the company I work for, chances are you have herd about why you need to have your home energy efficient.
The Federal government along with the Department of Energy issued a report on Tuesday that laid out the new government plan to tackel this issue and the three problems of why people do not have energy efficient homes. It's not that homeowners are stupid about energy savings; actually, most people know they need to do something. The first issue homeowners face is lack information and understanding of what to do and what will give them the biggest savings for the least amount of investment. The second, is the lake of funds to invest to gain the long term savings and the third, is who do I trust, and how do I know I am getting the right information.
I am pretty low key on politics. I must say I think they got it right this time by creating a program that is self serving and not another subsidy. The Home Energy Score program will allow home owners to have their home rated by a certified professional. This professional will give them a standardized national Home Energy Score and educate them on what energy retrofits will be right for them and the cost involved. Next, the homeowner will be able to get funding through an FHA insured program called "Power Saver". This program gives low interest loan to have the recommended energy upgrades done with no out of pocket cost to the homeowner.
The last part is a qualified trained workforce. The days of just any idiot running around claiming to be an energy expert or doing these so called energy audits are over. This is where they really got it right!! 411 Energy experts is one of the leaders in this field and we are already certified under the new guidelines being purposed. 411 Energy Experts is also in the process of becoming and educator and provider of training to individual and companies seeking to train their workforce to be certified to perform home energy retrofits under the Home Energy Score guidelines.
More to come on this......don't be surprised to hear in the near future someone ask you; 'what's your home energy score?" to learn more visit our website or watch this announcment: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/vice-president-biden-releases-recovery-through-retrofit-report#
The Federal government along with the Department of Energy issued a report on Tuesday that laid out the new government plan to tackel this issue and the three problems of why people do not have energy efficient homes. It's not that homeowners are stupid about energy savings; actually, most people know they need to do something. The first issue homeowners face is lack information and understanding of what to do and what will give them the biggest savings for the least amount of investment. The second, is the lake of funds to invest to gain the long term savings and the third, is who do I trust, and how do I know I am getting the right information.
I am pretty low key on politics. I must say I think they got it right this time by creating a program that is self serving and not another subsidy. The Home Energy Score program will allow home owners to have their home rated by a certified professional. This professional will give them a standardized national Home Energy Score and educate them on what energy retrofits will be right for them and the cost involved. Next, the homeowner will be able to get funding through an FHA insured program called "Power Saver". This program gives low interest loan to have the recommended energy upgrades done with no out of pocket cost to the homeowner.
The last part is a qualified trained workforce. The days of just any idiot running around claiming to be an energy expert or doing these so called energy audits are over. This is where they really got it right!! 411 Energy experts is one of the leaders in this field and we are already certified under the new guidelines being purposed. 411 Energy Experts is also in the process of becoming and educator and provider of training to individual and companies seeking to train their workforce to be certified to perform home energy retrofits under the Home Energy Score guidelines.
More to come on this......don't be surprised to hear in the near future someone ask you; 'what's your home energy score?" to learn more visit our website or watch this announcment: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/vice-president-biden-releases-recovery-through-retrofit-report#
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