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Residential Water Heating in the 2022 Energy Code

There are four common types of water heater used in residential construction; each has their pros and cons of course,...

Fresh air for indoor air quality

We can all agree fresh and filtered air is important to our health and wellbeing....

Improving indoor air quality through kitchen ventilation

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important part of today’s Gas vs Electric appliance debate....

Does your new ADU need solar?

Accessory Dwelling Units according to the Energy Code – Does it require solar?...

Automating energy savings

Section 110.2 and the humble thermostat...

Preparing garages for EVs

How to comply with the EV-charging readiness requirements...

Navigating Insulation Requirements for Additions

Are you eligible for an exemption?...

Solar-ready Nonresidential Building Requirements

How to calculate the solar zone area...

The Basics of Kicking it Off Right!

How to finish projects with greater ease...

What is an Efficiency Kitchen?

Understanding Efficiency Kitchens for ADUs and Junior Units...

Nonresidential Fenestration Changes under 2022 Code

Phasing out the NA6 Formula...

New Multifamily Subchapters and Compliance

New for Multi-family Developments: Two Performance Values?...

ADUs and the New Energy Code

What type of ADU requires Energy Code compliance?...