by UtahEnergy Conservation | Dec 23, 2019 | Recent Posts
The federal 45L tax credit provides builders a $2,000 tax credit for building and selling energy-efficient homes. The credit had expired on December 31, 2017.As part of the last-minute Congressional – White House deal on keeping the government running, Congress has...
by UtahEnergy Conservation | Dec 9, 2019 | Recent Posts
According to RESNET, as they interviewed builders for their HERS-spotlight each month, they found that featuring the use of the HERS Index Score by comparing it to a car’s MPG, helped consumers better understand the energy costs of a home. This allows the home buyer...
by UtahEnergy Conservation | Nov 20, 2019 | Recent Posts
Interpretations No. 301-2014-018 and No. 301-2019-002 Ventilation Run Time go into effect on May 10, 2020 The interpretations state: Where Dwelling-Unit Mechanical Ventilation Systems are specified but at the time of rater inspection lack controls to provide...
by UtahEnergy Conservation | Nov 11, 2019 | Recent Posts
A new study conducted by Freddie Mac found that homes that were HERS rated sold on an average 2.7% more than comparable unrated homes. In addition, homes that received lower HERS Index Scores sold for 3 – 5% more than homes with higher HERS Index Scores. The study...
by UtahEnergy Conservation | Oct 24, 2019 | Recent Posts
Interpretation MINHERS 2019-004 Conflicts of Standard 301 with RESNET Standards of Practice: The Interpretation Request (IR) sought clarification of whether Standard ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-xxxx supersedes the RESNET Standards of Practice when statements or...
