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Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?
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I have been thinking about this for a few months now, and now that I am in the middle of a federal government Better Buildings program, it has come up front and center in my mind. It is really…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Matthews Jul 26, 2012.
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John Redmond commented on Johnny Ritzo's blog post How the Sequester will Impact the Home Energy Efficiency IndustryJohn Redmond replied to Noah Glatfelter's discussion If you had 30 seconds to tell a homeowner what your company does, how would it go?"In our holistic approach to energy efficiency, we are not pushing cookie-cutter product-based solutions to a healthier home; instead, we are applying scientifically-proven methods designed to take the guesswork out of home improvement and resulting…"
Daniel Cullen left a comment for John Redmond"Just like reading GBA....the comments are often more informative than the original article. Thanks for elaborating on the Home Energy Pros piece John!"
John Redmond commented on CleanEdison's blog post 5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors"Daniel...I would have to agree with you in that a full blown-in energy audit is not necessary in all occasions. In order to determine whether it is or not, we sit down with the homeowner to find out what they are looking to accomplish with the work…"
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John Redmond replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Thoughts on advertising through Angie's List and\or Service Magic."Patrick...I have a ton of experience with both SM and AL. I cannot say enough for AL...the members are the most loyal customer base I have ever encountered. In fact, I cannot remember ever being called by an AL member, and not selling the job. Being…"
Michael Matthews replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"Good day John:
As a similarly minded person, so it would seem, I have similar concerns. The program which I work for has a policy of installing an ASHRAE 62.2 (modified) compliant fan in every house we retrofit. This method is to address the issues…"
Bob Blanchette replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"With such a low bill ti sounds like the HO lives alone. Maybe a water heater timer if they are all-electric?"
John Redmond replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"You hit the nail on the head, Bob. But as you have already alluded to, these federal programs are not energy-efficiency programs...they are pseudo-job programs. If they were the former, they would be targeting homes on the high square footage scale…"
Bob Blanchette replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"The problem is the funds aren't being targeted properly. Funds should be targeted to those with large utility bills, not trying to squeeze even lower bills out of an already efficient home. Instead of a 15% reduction, they should ask for a…"
Joseph Lamy replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"One obvious risk in emphasizing air-sealing the envelope primarily is the CAZ problem that could be exacerbated by supply duct leaks to the outside or return leaks in the CAZ going untouched while air-sealing the envelope. The pressure on the CAZ…"
George W. Reynolds replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"One thing that I believe could become an issue is that the tighter the house, the quicker it will become toxic without electricity. The problem goes beyond mold. It is aerosols from high velocity efficient toilets, active radon mitigation…"
Ed Minch replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"I suppose the potential is there, but after many thousands of retrofits over 32 years we have not seen this. We are in the mid-Atlantic."
John Redmond replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"Very easy, Ed. Anytime you have an already over-sized system, and you accentuate it by sealing up the envelope, it breeds the possibility of mold due to short cycling."
Ed Minch replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"John
I am a little confused. How will oversizing her heater be a health and safety issue (unless you are talking about a potential CAZ problem which is easily solvable)? If you do what the program tells you to do, even if you were able…"
Bud Poll replied to John Redmond's discussion Are we setting ourselves up for a huge liability?"Great example Randy and good that it was your house.
When I started in this business one of the first decisions I made was to walk away when there were concerns that would not be addressed for one reason or another. But, I have the…"
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- At 7:59am on February 4, 2013, Daniel Cullen said…
Just like reading GBA....the comments are often more informative than the original article. Thanks for elaborating on the Home Energy Pros piece John!
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