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Built to Last: The Power of Resilient Construction
Written by Maeve Moran In the face of climate change, we are constantly rethinking how to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat, flooding, hurricanes, and other severe climate events. The number of climate-related disasters has rapidly increased over the past four decades, and this is trending upward. Resilient construction is one way to limit harm…
Read More2025 Energy Program Compliance: Key Changes You Need to Know!
It’s a new year, which means new program updates and compliance dates! Below is a comprehensive breakdown of important information regarding green building programs’ standards compliance. Important Program Compliance Dates Starting January 1st, 2025 ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (ES SFNH) Version 3.1 can still be used in most states. However, any home acquired…
Read MoreThe Future of Cold Climate Home Heating
States are moving to electrification and away from fossil fuel use. Wintertime heating is a big useof fuel – and switching to cold climate heat pumps is a huge step in the right direction. Many cold climate states have begun setting goals to lessen fossil fuels usage and more heat pump installations: Maine set a…
Read MoreUnboxing 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 MoreZeroing-in On Net-Zero Energy Homes
Let’s understand that there is not a single, universally agreed upon definition of Net Zero Energy Buildings; as the zero-energy enigma lingers, the terms Zero Energy Building (ZEB) and Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) can be used interchangeably. The goal is to achieve an end result of zero energy. The Department of Energy (DOE) defines…
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 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 MoreHow to become a LEED Green Rater, and Why You Should!
Just like you, BER is in the building performance industry, innovating, leading, and demanding better, for the benefit of our planet and all beings that inhabit it. We are working together to create a healthier planet that not only supports us but allows us to thrive. LEED, a green building rating system created by U.S.…
Read More3 Pathways to ENERGY STAR MFNC
We know the 3 pathways to ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction can be confusing, so as the Pro’s Pro, we are breaking it down. The BER Knowledge Base, accessible through the BER Portal, has more information on the 3 pathways. You can also check out this guide provided by ENERGY STAR. Work with BER as…
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