For any house to have a comfortable internal atmosphere, it must have a properly functioning HVAC system. This one system covers both heating and cooling of the air as required. The implementation of such systems involves piping laid out through the spaces of the house. Invariably, over time, such systems become prone to leaks and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘BPI Heating Specialist’
Sep 27 2010
Old Homes for New: BPI Certification Rings in Change
Most new buildings today are built under regulations that ensure that the structures utilize energy resources thriftily and reduce wastage. Such construction is subsidized through tax savings for the owners, in addition to the lower energy expense. For people with older homes, such energy economy involves serious planning and retrofitting which are now possible thanks [...]
Sep 17 2010
BPI Certification takes a giant leap for energy savings
Following in the wake of widely-hailed “go green” measures like Energy Star and LEED is an initiative from the Building Performance Institute called Home Star. Popularly nicknamed “Cash for Caulkers” (similar to the automobile industry’s Cash for Clunkers) this measure to yet to get federal sanction. Home Star essentially operates on two levels. The first [...]
Sep 11 2010
Importance of having BPI Certification
BPI certification widens the scope of a person in his professional life as with this certification people can get absorbed in many sectors. A BPI certified professional follows certain strictures while advising on any building construction projects. People consult these professionals while building their home as they hold trust on BPI certification and consider a [...]
Aug 31 2010
Get energy efficient solutions from a BPI Heating Specialist
A BPI Heating specialist is trained in giving energy efficient solutions to people. Los Angeles has witnessed growth of energy efficient homes as reported by surveys and a Los Angeles BPI heating specialist has played an effective role in it. It is a fact that HVAC systems in Los Angeles consumes enormous amount of energy [...]
Aug 17 2010
BPI Certification gives an edge to your professional career
BPI certification is a wonderful addition to your credentials that gives an edge to your professional career. People having BPI certification are often consulted for inspection and advice for making homes energy efficient through different ways. They have the skills through which they can find out various defects in a home that results in energy [...]
Aug 10 2010
The Environment friendly Washington DC BPI Heating Specialist
With its tall and high raised buildings Washington DC presents a very imposing sight at any given time of the day or night. By virtue of being the capital of the country, there is always a steady stream of people moving to and from the city. This means that the city’s energy resources are under [...]
Jul 25 2010
Understand the benefits of a BPI Certification
The BPI or the Building performance Institute was established in the year 1992 for resolving the conflict between home owners and building contractors. One of the major causes for the mistrust was the weatherization issue between the home owners and the building contractors. Most homes in the US that were privately built were facing severe [...]
Jul 14 2010
Knowing the history of BPI Certification
The BPI Certification is awarded by the Building Performance Institute or BPI for those buildings that adhere to the stringent BPI norms. Before we try and understand what these building norms are, it is important to turn the pages of history and understand how the certification came into existence. The BPI was started during the [...]
Jul 11 2010
Get BPI Certification and be a green professional
There are different kinds of training given at BPI and the certifications differ accordingly. There are various stages of certification starting from an entry level towards higher level. Each stage of BPI certification holds something more to learn for developing the building standards on green energy concepts. The concepts of training are based on analytical [...]
