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Unboxing Universal Design
Purchasing or building a home is a wonderful lifetime investment that could lead to the growth of so many precious memories. When this occurs, you should always look to the future and carefully consider the wide range of possibilities that could happen. Universal Design (UD) is a concept that encapsulates this by encouraging thoughtful inclusivity…
Read MoreUnlocking the Secrets of Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is a concept that is an ancient concept that is making a comeback while adapting to modern building trends. The idea is to build and design homes that help people feel more connected to the natural world and environment. Modern-day society is highly clustered and industrially focused, and this can be seen even…
Read More2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
BER Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Building Efficiency Resources (BER) is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a group of businesses…
Read MoreOperational vs Embodied Carbon
What is the difference between operational carbon and embodied carbon? What it is and why you should care: Carbon vs… Carbon? In the field of green building and the sustainable built environment, the term “carbon” is commonly used as shorthand terminology for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in units of CO2e or equivalent CO2 emissions.…
Read More2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
BER Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Building Efficiency Resources (BER) is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a group of…
Read More3.1 Homes/1.1 MFNC Transition Update
The EPA is continuing to review and evaluate comments received on the proposed Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) National Version 3.2 and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) National Version 1.2 program requirements, as well as the proposed new Next Generation program. However, in the interest of providing partners with the maximum amount of time to prepare for the…
Read More45L Tax Credit Update
UPDATE August 2022: The recent Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contains an important update to the 45L tax credit for the HERS Rating industry. 45L Tax Credit Update Webinar BER recently held a live webinar covering the expected updates to the 45L update. Watch the recording below: Download the 45L Tax Credit Update Onesheet BER…
Read MoreUpdate on ACCA 310
Update on ACCA 310: HVAC Grading and What You Need to Know You may have heard a lot of news lately about ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310. BER would like to give you the latest news on this new standard and what to expect in the near future.
Read MoreThe Future of HVAC is Available Now
Pop-quiz, BER Raters: Why is 12,000 btu/hr of cooling capacity referred to as a “ton” of cooling? Answer: Prior to the age of forced-air, refrigerant/compressor air conditioning technology, buildings were cooled with fans blowing over blocks of ice. Engineers determined that 12kbtu/hr was the expected evaporative cooling over one ton of ice harvested from cold…
Read MoreBER Awarded 2020 ENERGY STAR Market Leader Award
Building Efficiency Resources (BER) has earned an ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award in recognition of its continued commitment to providing our nation’s homebuyers with ENERGY STAR certified homes. This award recognizes BER’s work in promoting energy-efficient construction and helping homebuyers experience the peace of mind, quality, comfort, and value that come with living…
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