Just how important is certification now that Home Star is gone? Many remodelers still see value in having their employees certified in home performance contracting. More
ED VOYTOVICH: What is a HERS rating, anyway? And what do HERS raters do? A guide for the perplexed. More
A contractor hopes his spec home and remodeling project spark homeowner interest in energy-efficiency and green building practices. More
Many remodelers believe that there is a legitimate need for home performance certifications, specifically. More
Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out of work? More
Several competing companies -- some of them franchises -- offer opportunities to help get you started in home performance contracting. More
Between the home energy tax credits and the ongoing energy bill debate, there may be no better time for remodelers to consider offering energy audits. More
