FAQ

Do you have any upcoming training seminars or workshops related to the EPA Energy Star Homes Program or Energy Efficiency?

Here is a list of the most current workshops that we are aware of for 2007.

Current List Link

I’m on a tight schedule. How will working with Energy Rated Homes of Utah impact my schedule and time-line?

At ERHU, we pride ourselves on our ability to integrate with your schedule and cause you no delays in your current schedule. We have made a concentrated effort to understand the issues that are important to builders and focus on them. We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days whenever possible.

Buyers aren’t asking for this “stuff”, why should I do it?

That is an excellent question, and one we hear a lot. Here is our answer to this question.

If you as a builder:

  • are interested in differentiating yourself from the competition, it makes sense to build as efficiently as possible.
  • don’t want to be left behind as more and more builders adopt high-performance energy standards, it makes sense to make this “stuff” standard practice in all your hom
  • don’t want to be perceived as building a home of lesser quality, it makes perfect sense.
  • would like to give your sales people an additional tool to sell and market your houses, it makes perfect sense
  • would like to add quality control or supplement your current measures and improve liability avoidance, it makes great financial sense.
  • want to be able to take advantage of federal & state tax credits (when they become available), it makes sense

How much will it cost?

Building a high-performance home costs anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Typical high performance energy efficient changes affect the insulation systems, mechanical systems, windows and your air-sealing practices. Some of these are easy and some require some effort. ERHU works with all of its builder clients to train and provide a measure of quality control to their work. For a direct quote on your costs for our services, please call 1.800.550.8322

I‘m concerned about liability issues, what about that?

Nothing that ERHU typically recommends is anything other than tried and true sound building practices. Some builders enjoy experimenting, but most don’t. Our recommended changes are designed to decrease your liability exposure. Implementing a quality assurance program with an independent 3 rd party outside organization forms a strong part of any liability protection.

I already have a QC/QA program, why do I need you?

Few QC/QA programs pay any attention to the issues that surround high-performance energy efficient construction. We are focused on all of the elements that typically are left out of many builders QC/QA programs. For example, few QC/QA programs give adequate attention to insulation or HVAC issues. Not only are we engaged in visual inspections to ensure quality, but we can also perform a complete set of diagnostic tests to ensure that work was done properly and any sub standard situations don’t go uncorrected.

Can I customize your services to meet my specific needs?

Absolutely! We are able to customize a program of tests and inspections to meet your unique needs. We will be happy to meet with you to hear what is important to you and make suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us @ 1.800.550.8322 or via email: info@utahenergy.org

Who are you and why are you in my office?

We are Energy Rated Homes of Utah, a subsidiary of Utah Energy Conservation Coalition a 501(c)(3) organization. We provide services throughout the Wasatch Front and along the I-15 corridor in Utah. We work with a wide variety of builders from custom home builders to some of the largest builders in the state. Our range of services is complete and constantly evolving to meet our client’s needs. It would be our honor to get to know you and assist you in providing energy efficient housing in Utah.