"Allison
In my realm of SSL solid state lighting - I have about 80 that apply to lighting like LEDs, OLEDs etc
And while I'm not sure I would use your definition of what constitutes an acronym - one thing is the
same - If you are…"
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ENERGY STAR Version 3 white paper
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If you thought getting Manual J reports and correct sizing have been difficult in ENERGY STAR Version 2, just wait till Version 3 kicks in. HVAC contractors have to report subcooling/superheat…Continue
Tags: ENERGY-STAR-Version-3
Started this discussion. Last reply by Allison A. Bailes III Dec 5, 2010.
RESNET and Home Depot - Anyone worried about that alliance?
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RESNET announced an alliance with Home Depot this week, and I've heard from a couple of our raters already. They're concerned that this will undercut their efforts to build a market for trained &…Continue
Tags: Analysts, Home, Depot, Building, BPI
Started this discussion. Last reply by dale conner Dec 22, 2010.
ENERGY STAR Version 3
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Do you work on qualifying homes for ENERGY STAR? If so, what do you think of Version 3? I'm going through a 2-day session in Raleigh this week on the new guidelines and the training that will be…Continue
Tags: energy, rater, home, 3, STAR
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kyle Brown Nov 16, 2010.
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Allison A. Bailes III posted a blog postOodles of Acronyms & Initials for Home Energy Pros
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Allison A. Bailes III's blog post was featured7 Reasons to Come to the RESNET Conference This Year
I've been going to the RESNET conference at the beginning of each year since 2009. I also went in 2004, and I can tell you that it's a great learning and networking opportunity if you're in the home energy industry. Are you on the fence about coming to the RESNET conference this year? Are you not on the fence but just haven't registered yet? Even if neither of those apply, see my…See More
Allison A. Bailes III posted a blog post7 Reasons to Come to the RESNET Conference This Year
I've been going to the RESNET conference at the beginning of each year since 2009. I also went in 2004, and I can tell you that it's a great learning and networking opportunity if you're in the home energy industry. Are you on the fence about coming to the RESNET conference this year? Are you not on the fence but just haven't registered yet? Even if neither of those apply, see my…See More
Allison A. Bailes III commented on Allison A. Bailes III's blog post The Haunted House Energy Audit That Almost Killed Me"Glad you liked it, Steve. I like to write a Halloween article every year and thought I'd offer a change of pace with this one."
Steve Waclo commented on Allison A. Bailes III's blog post The Haunted House Energy Audit That Almost Killed Me"Allison,
I'm thinkin' you made the whole story up! And camel (cave?) crickets are the creepiest insects ever.
I'm a bit late finding this treasure you left for us last fall and very much enjoyed the read.
Thanks and best wishes."
Allison A. Bailes III commented on Glen Gallo's blog post Home Performance Contractor Dreams"Yep. That about sums it up, Glen. Great article!"
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7 Reasons to Come to the RESNET Conference This Year
I've been going to the RESNET conference at the beginning of each year since 2009. I also went in 2004, and I can tell you that it's a great learning and networking opportunity if you're in the home energy industry. Are you on the fence about coming to the RESNET conference this year? Are you not on the fence but just haven't registered yet? Even if neither of those apply, see…
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The Haunted House Energy Audit That Almost Killed Me
The most terrified I've ever been was was the time I got called to do a home energy audit of the haunted house-as-a-system down the street. I still shudder when I think of that night. Yes, it was nighttime. The caller who hired me, a woman with a sultry voice, said that was the only…
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments
Words That Turn Home Energy Pros Into Building Science Dorks
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 8:01am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
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Michael D. Wolok said… - Most HVAC/R contractors don't know which end is up. All they know is how to make cheap, speedy repairs. Few customers are willing to pay for quality service that saves them money in the long run.
- At 1:40pm on March 23, 2011,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Allison,
I heard a little bird tweet that it's your birthday today! Happy Birthday!
Enjoy!
Diane
- At 9:56am on November 6, 2010,
Steve Parton said… - Hey Allison: Thanks for the connect. I really enjoy all your postings (here, LinkedIn, etc.). As someone new to the business, I've found them to be extremely enlightening and helpful. It would be a pleasure to meet you sometime. Perhaps at an industry event in the next year or so. Keep up the great work!
- At 9:30am on October 7, 2010, Diane Chojnowski said…
- Hi Allison,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros! I've enjoyed your blogs (thanks for sharing the link on Home Energy Saver's facebook page) and tweets! I hope that you will share your blogs here as well.
If you'd like to start a forum discussion topic or post upcoming events or videos, it's easy...just click the tab link at the top of the page and then add your post.
:) Diane
- At 9:03am on October 7, 2010,
Carol A. Markell said… - Allison welcome.
Feel free to post a blog, even a past one.
Carol
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