Posts by Michael Caruso
New York State Energy Code Change: 2025 ECCC of NYS
New York State will soon roll out the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYSECCC), which goes into effect in January 2026. For homeowners and builders in Climate Zone 4A (Long Island), this means some updates to the rules compared to the 2020 code. The new standards, based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)…
Read MoreExtended 45L Tax Credits include ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments
As part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, the Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient New Homes has been updated and extended. For homes and units acquired on or after January 1, 2023, the base level tax credit will be specifically tied to ENERGY STAR certification for single-family, manufactured, and multifamily homes. This tax credit has been…
Read MoreAirCycler Smart Exhaust
The SmartExhaust programmable timer is one of the most simple and efficient ways to achieve adequate bathroom ventilation and meeting exhaust ventilation requirements. This switch is designed to replace the bathroom fan and light switches with one smart controller.
Read MoreA House Can Always Improve when it comes to Energy Efficiency
Top 10 States for HERS Rating
There are over 3 millions HERS rated homes and counting !
To date, there have been over 3 million HERS rated homes across the United States ! More and more builders, home owners and developers are choosing to have their new constructions projects HERS rated. Click the link to check out this mile stone ! https://www.resnet.us/articles/resnet-marks-milestone-of-over-3-million-hers-rated-homes/
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