Healthy Homes – Southern Energy Management

Top 5 Air Sealing Tips To Save Time And Money

Taylor Fearrington — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:15:36 +0000

Beyond meeting certificate requirements for programs like ENERGY STAR or ecoSelect, you can expect air sealing to offer higher building performance. For many builders, an effective (or more effective) air sealing strategy may help achieve the tighter blower door requirements for rebate programs like Duke Energy’s HERO Code.

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The Need for HVAC Quality Assurance

Emil de Jong — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:26:07 +0000

With the vast majority of HVAC systems not being installed to their maximum potential, coupled with the fact that most comfort complaints are HVAC related, there is tremendous potential to ensure quality design and installation prior to home occupancy.

A poorly installed HVAC system may lead homeowners to believe that their system is undersized because it is not meeting their heating and cooling requirements. Assuming a good HVAC design was done, this may not be a sizing problem at all. In fact, based on many studies, this is much more likely an installation issue. Whether it be excessive duct leakage, improper air flow, or improper refrigerant charge, there is an opportunity to assess all these steps before handing over the keys. Learn about the HVAC Grading process and how it can improve your home’s performance.

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Building a Blueprint for Affordable Net-Zero Energy Housing

Alyssa Hardbower — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:16:18 +0000

Southern Energy Management is proud to work with Habitat for Humanity groups across North Carolina to create access to affordable, net-zero energy ready housing. Our Zero-Energy Blueprint for resilient, affordable housing utilizes the ENERGY STAR process, partnered with local incentives, and solar power to provide future-proof housing, access to sustaining a healthy home and lifestyle, while maintaining […]

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3 Strategies to Protect Buyers from Home Health Hazards

Jamie Hager — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:25:20 +0000

I do love October! The cool nights, leaves changing, and Halloween decorations are something to look forward to after a summer of heat and humidity, but this time of year also has a spooky side — allergies, flu, pandemic…oh my! Health is especially top of mind this October, and with winter coming, we will be […]

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Top Healthy Home Strategies For Better Indoor Air Quality

Kyle Schultz — Fri, 29 May 2020 15:29:00 +0000

Topics in This Article 1. Start with high-performance 2. Add indoor air quality 3. Finish with 3rd party verification Why focus on healthy home strategies? On average, we spend 90% of our time indoors. Most people don’t realize that the way in which buildings are built, and what’s inside them affect our health and well-being. […]

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4 Home Performance Programs for Better Indoor Air Quality

Kyle Schultz — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:08:00 +0000

With so many of us finding more time at home, indoor air quality and home health are expected to be top of mind for home shoppers. There are several building programs that have been created specifically for improving the indoor air quality of a home. These programs are science backed and proven to deliver results. […]

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What Will Homebuyers Want in a Post-COVID Market?

Kyle Schultz — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been” Wayne Gretzky The Market is Changing. People are spending a lot of time at home right now, giving them time to think about what they want to call home. Americans are re-evaluating their needs and wants in a home. Our […]

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Best Practices for Ventilation in NC

Matt Dovenbarger — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:59:46 +0000

Maximizing Comfort, Health and Durability As the summer abruptly draws to a close in North Carolina, the dramatic effects of humidity and moisture in the Southeast can be clearly seen. Most of the Carolinas are classified as climate zones 3 and 4, which means that we have hot, often unbearably humid summers which quickly transform […]

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How Walkability Affects Home Prices

Alyssa Hardbower — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:15:17 +0000

As an independent third-party verifier, when it comes to certifying a green home, inspecting building performance and evaluating materials aren’t the only aspects we focus on. Where a home is located can impact its sustainability scoring as well. How close a residence is to shops, amenities, and places of work is an important consideration for […]

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