Energy Efficient Homes can Save on Energy Bills and Reduce Environmental Impact.
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The Energy Star mark, a widely recognized certification, signifies cost savings and environmental protection. Its certification process involves meeting strict requirements and energy performance standards for various home components. This includes lighting, appliances, framing, insulation, air sealing, water heating, and HVAC. Starting 1/1/2023, Energy Star v3.1 for homes may qualify builders for a $2,500 45L tax credit. Performance Point has a successful history of implementing Energy Star, catering to builders of custom homes, complex multi-family projects, and high-volume builders.
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HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. The HERS Rating process is governed by RESNET, which oversees standards, training, quality assurance, and a formal complaint resolution process. The HERS Rating is a measurement that tells you how energy-efficient a home is compared to a standard reference home. The lower the score, the more energy-efficient the home is! Because of the straightforward rating system and rigorous quality standards, HERS is used as a part of many other energy efficiency and rebate programs, such as Energy Star.
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Indoor airPLUS, an extension of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, prioritizes indoor air quality. The certification considers construction materials, techniques, and occupant behavior. To earn the IAP label, efforts must focus on reducing VOC levels, maintaining clean air handling systems, and ensuring proper ventilation during construction. The program also promotes mechanical design practices to decrease indoor humidity. It's an essential "add-on" for homes seeking comprehensive energy efficiency and superior indoor air quality, aligning with the growing emphasis on healthier living environments.
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Whether you're a Single Family Builder or Multifamily Developer, our experts offer comprehensive support at every step. The ICC700 National Green Building Standard prioritizes healthy homes, reduced operating costs, and sustainability. NGBS is often the most accessible above-code certification for projects, qualifying for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage interest rate deductions and higher loan proceeds at acquisition or refinance. Our commitment is to provide the necessary support and customer service tailored to your specific needs throughout the entire process.
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Air sealing often provides the most return on investment to achieve energy efficiency program goals. Our Air Sealing service sets us apart. We pride ourselves on being a full-service building performance contractor, not just another energy rater. Performance Point is fully equipped and staffed to deliver the best air infiltration scores in custom and production settings alike. Whether you want us to touch up your insulator’s work to ease your program compliance burden or deliver a full air sealing package we've got you covered!
DUKE, DUKE HERO, ACE, Dominion, TVA offer energy rebates promoting sustainability. Get financial incentives for adopting energy-efficient practices or technologies, reducing environmental impact on bills.
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Any qualifying homes in Duke Energy Carolinas territory in South Carolina permitted on or after 12/8/2022 are eligible for incentives and can be submitted in the RNC Program.
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Duke has recently announced an update to the Duke HERO program. In an effort to help builders in the North Carolina and South Carolina climate zone 3 market serviced by Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke has announced the ACE program.
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Dominion Energy offers voluntary programs to help customers live more sustainably! Reducing your energy usage, supporting renewable energy, and offsetting your carbon footprint has never been easier.
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Interested in getting TVA Rebate program for HERS Ratings? We can help! The price of our HERS Rating is often times less than the TVA Rebate. Additionally HERS is a great platform for marketing your commitment to efficiency, comfort, durability, and IAQ if you include those elements too.
Code Compliance
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RESchecks
Building code officials may require a REScheck to verify your installed combination of insulation R-Values and window U-Values meet or exceed local building code requirements. Some municipalities even require a REScheck or engineer-stamped Simulated Performance Alternative prior to issuing a building permit. We perform both with super fast turn around times and great prices for builders and insulators.
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Duct Testing
Most modern energy codes require duct leakage testing. The duct blaster test is similar to the blower door test, but only tests the leakage of the duct work. During the test the HVAC system is isolated so leakage through unsealed connections can be measured. The test can be done alone or with the blower door to isolate leakage outside the building envelope, or without to measure total duct leakage.
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Blower Door
Some energy codes require the total envelope air leakage to be measured with a Blower Door. The test quantifies air infiltration and can help pinpoint air leakage pathways. Sealing unwanted air infiltration helps reduce energy consumption, prevents moisture issues, and avoid uncomfortable drafts. During the test a fan is placed in an exterior opening. The fan lowers air pressure inside the home causing outside air to flow inside through unsealed gaps in the envelope and ducts. The test determines air infiltration rate and leaks by measuring the air flow necessary to maintain negative pressure inside the house.
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Loads/Manual J
In many areas an HVAC load is required at permit or CO. Performance Point can provide a code compliant design or take your designs to the next level offering top-notch Manual J, D, and S, along with 3D duct design for single family and multi-family contractors. Our expertise and experience surpasses that of other energy raters and inspection companies.. Our 3D duct design service makes HVAC system design faster and more cost-effective than the traditional prototype process used today in single family construction. Don't hesitate to call us for comprehensive design services.
Schedule a Sales Training!
What good is all the work you put into making those new homes efficient if you can’t get a benefit in sales and marketing? Your effort to build efficient homes should yield better returns, but it won’t if your sales staff doesn’t know how to talk about it. We understand this, and it’s our goal to help our customers realize the benefits of their hard-earned energy rating, whether it’s HERS, Energy Star, NGBS, or one of our many other programs. Since day one, Performance Point has provided the best sales training and marketing support for our customers. Your success is our success!