Aug 31, 2020 | Dr. Energy |
Question: Do I have to test residential ducts located outside the thermal envelope if I use the Performance or ERI Path for IECC Code Compliance? How do the Utah state amendments affect the testing requirement for ducts? I have received numerous questions regarding...
Jul 10, 2020 | Dr. Energy |
Question from an HVAC supplier: Has the State of Utah adopted 2015 IRC requiring R8 on the returns at this time? Doesn’t the code allow R-4.2 for return ducts in the attic? If R-8, when did the code change? A couple of important items to consider includes the...
Jan 13, 2020 | Dr. Energy |
Jan 13, 2020 | Dr. Energy |
New homes present a great opportunity to affect more efficient energy use, because the home’s building shell, which is the most important component of the home’s energy performance, will remain unchanged for many years to come. There is really only one chance to build...
Oct 23, 2019 | Dr. Energy |
Imagine a rich uncle gave you $100,000 with the stipulation that you could only use the money to buy a truck. With cost not really being a factor, your list of things you would look for in a truck might look like this: Performance Maintenance Comfort Look/style...
