Energy Efficiency
16 posts tagged with "Energy Efficiency"
QII Inspection Process: What to Expect From Start to Finish
February 1, 2026
A step-by-step walkthrough of the QII inspection process — from scheduling through final certification.
The Cost Savings of Getting QII Right the First Time
December 28, 2025
How first-pass QII preparation can help builders reduce avoidable corrections, reinspection, and schedule disruption.
QII, California ECC Compliance, and the RESNET HERS Index
October 19, 2025
Understand the difference between California QII/ECC verification and a national RESNET HERS Index rating, including when the concepts overlap and when they do not.
A Builder's Checklist for Passing QII Inspection on the First Try
September 14, 2025
A practical checklist for builders to pass QII inspection on the first try — from pre-insulation planning to final checks.
QII vs Non-QII Homes: Understanding the Energy Performance Gap
August 10, 2025
Learn how verified QII affects California compliance modeling, comfort potential, and a separate national RESNET HERS Index rating.
The Role of ECC Raters (Formerly HERS Raters) in QII
July 6, 2025
How California ECC raters, formerly called HERS raters, verify insulation installation during QII field inspections.
Common QII Failures and How to Avoid Them
June 1, 2025
Common QII correction items — gaps, compression, missing insulation, and documentation mismatches — and how crews can prevent them.
Guide To Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
April 27, 2025
Practical tips to make your home more energy efficient — from insulation and air sealing to HVAC upgrades and energy audits.
How QII Helps California Builders Meet Title 24 Requirements
April 27, 2025
How QII certification helps California builders earn Title 24 compliance credits and avoid costly building upgrades.
HERS Rater Index Process
April 23, 2025
How the HERS Index scoring process works — what raters inspect, how scores are calculated, and ways to lower your home's HERS rating.
Thinking about HERS Rating?
March 31, 2025
Discover how a HERS rating helps homeowners save on energy bills, boost home value, and improve indoor comfort.
Absolute HERS Rating Guidance
March 10, 2025
What a HERS rating measures, how the scoring process works, and how homeowners and builders can use it to improve energy efficiency and home value.
Quality Insulation Installation (QII) FAQs
January 20, 2025
Current answers about California Quality Insulation Installation, inspection timing, correction items, documentation, and ECC raters.
Energy Efficiency in the Kitchen: How HERS Raters Can Help Pizzerias Go Green
January 2, 2025
How HERS Raters help pizzerias and commercial kitchens reduce energy use through efficient ovens, HVAC, and insulation.
Signs Your HVAC System Is Energy Efficient
December 18, 2024
Key signs your HVAC system is running efficiently — from consistent temperatures to low energy bills and proper sizing.
Four Easy Steps to Reduce Your Energy Costs: A blog that goes over how energy efficient a home can be with some simple steps.
November 5, 2024
Four simple steps to cut energy costs at home — from light bulbs and sealing leaks to insulation and blower door tests.