All Groups (43)

  • Considering Permaculture &/or Transition

    18 members Latest Activity: Apr 25

    Some who work to increase energy efficiency and intelligent/wise use of energy are, and some will be, permaculturists.  Some are involved in…

  • Center for Ecological Technology

    10 members Latest Activity: Aug 4, 2012

    Since 1976, the Center for Ecological Technology (CET), a non-profit (501c3) organization, engages in work that demonstrates and promotes…

  • 1000 Home Challenge

    99 members Latest Activity: May 9

    Linda Wigington distinguished between deep retrofits & deep energy reductions, thus expanding the range of strategies & tactics from…

  • Renewable Energy

    60 members Latest Activity: May 7 This group will focus on the issues associated with incorporating renewable energy sources like Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Geothermal, Small Wind,…

  • Home Energy Pros Tweets

    44 members Latest Activity: Jan 25

    We've created a twitter list of members of Home Energy Pros who tweet!

  • Energy Efficient Design

    64 members Latest Activity: Apr 25 Energy efficiency starts at the drafting table... How architects and designers can help buildings reach high-performance standards.

  • Best Practices (Residential)

    253 members Latest Activity: Apr 22

    Best Building, Retrofitting, or even Auditing Practices - what are they, what should change, what needs to find it's way to the dust bin of…

  • Building Performance Institute (BPI)

    271 members Latest Activity: May 16

    BPI is the nation's premier standards development, quality assurance and credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit…

  • HVAC

    155 members Latest Activity: Mar 31 HVAC design, Manuals J, S, T, & D, Duct leakage, Air flow, ENERGY STAR new home requirements, and more. Since heating & cooling are such a big part…

  • Habitat for Humanity

    55 members Latest Activity: Jan 14

    Sustainable Building Group

  • Home Energy Ratings

    91 members Latest Activity: Apr 13 Calculating them; visualizing them; explaining them; selling them .... there is a lot to discuss and debate here

  • Resale Value

    38 members Latest Activity: Mar 5

    Prove to us that enhanced home energy performance translates into enhanced resale value!

  • Tools of the Trade

    86 members Latest Activity: May 8 A hammer and a saw used to be the key tools for home contractors. Today, the best-in-breed also use high-tech equipment while performing a…

  • Energy Auditing Equipment for Sale, Trade or to Purchase

    80 members Latest Activity: 10 hours ago

    Discuss the pros and cons of the equipment you are interested in prior to purchase. Post equipment you have to sell, trade or wish to…

  • Historic Home

    60 members Latest Activity: Jan 31

    Historic and vintage homes are significant to our cultural heritage, yet often lack energy efficiency and comfort. Our mission is to identify key…

  • Wrightsoft - Manual J / Manual D

    33 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2012 If you use Wrightsoft to calculate loads or design ducts, you likely have questions.  Get answers from veteran program users and peers here!

  • News & Announcements

    35 members Latest Activity: Apr 19

    Share your news and announcements with the community in this group.

  • Cape Cod Energy Pros

    11 members Latest Activity: Mar 28

    Recent BPI classmates, a place to share referals and information

  • Home Energy Score pilots

    17 members Latest Activity: Feb 1, 2011

  • INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY USERS

    152 members Latest Activity: on Wednesday

    This group is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussion of infrared thermography for building sciences and energy applications.

Home Energy Pros

Home Energy Pros was founded by the developers of Home Energy Saver Pro (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) and brought to you in partnership with Home Energy magazine.

Latest Activity

Eric Kjelshus replied to Johnny Ritzo's discussion Selecting a Water Heater
"I have been using  Rheem or State or Brad/white PVC flued tank type hot water heater…"
2 hours ago
Bachi Brunato replied to Bachi Brunato's discussion Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans
"As it turns out, we have 10 Halo 99RT housings with Halo 998P Eyeball trim in the kitchen. The trim…"
5 hours ago
Bachi Brunato's discussion was featured

Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans

I have a client with 16) 4" halogen recessed light fixtures in the attic.I'd like to cover the cans…See More
6 hours ago
Johnny Ritzo's discussion was featured

Selecting a Water Heater

I am looking at updating the heating and water heating systems in a rental home I recently…See More
6 hours ago
George Kopf's discussion was featured

Misting Aeroseal in Pressurized Home = Amazing Air Sealing Innovation

As a training program manager for a non-profit, I am often too busy managing my program to catch…See More
6 hours ago
Tom Delconte's blog post was featured
6 hours ago
Christopher Morin's blog post was featured

Selling with Rebates: The Simple Payback

  The easiest way to show a homeowner how their investment in high-efficient equipment will help…See More
6 hours ago
Edward Foskey's blog post was featured
6 hours ago
Mike Rogers's blog post was featured

HOMES Act introduced with Bi-Partisan Sponsorship

We don't see a lot of bi-partisan bills in Congress these days. Here's one focusing on home…See More
7 hours ago
Mike Rogers posted a blog post

HOMES Act introduced with Bi-Partisan Sponsorship

We don't see a lot of bi-partisan bills in Congress these days. Here's one focusing on home…See More
10 hours ago
David Eggleton replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??
"That varies, as policies are different from state to state."
10 hours ago
Orvil D Boyer replied to David Starrett's discussion I am looking for a good IR camera in the group Energy Auditing Equipment for Sale, Trade or to Purchase
"I have a Fluke TIR 32.  Used aproximately 10 times 1.5 yrs old.  This is the first…"
10 hours ago

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