Comparing Residential Energy Ratings Systems, an On Demand Webinar with Brett Little, #GreenHomeInstitute: buff.ly/TlSqGKp #energyratings #energyscore #energy #HERS #homeenergyscore #passiveHouse #Pearl #ENERGYSTAR #ASHRAE #homes #building #construction #realestate

There are lots of problems w/ kitchen exhaust fans but one huge issue is that people don’t use them bc they can be *annoyingly* loud.

#EnergyStar labeled kitchen fans must meet various req’ts related to performance, such as energy and airflow, but also limit on how loud they can be (2 sones).

Just discovered there’s an #EnergyStar certification for #EV chargers.

Energy Star certified chargers use less energy in standby mode and they’re tested by 3rd party labs to ensure that efficiency does not degrade during cold winters or hot summers.