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Category Archives: Performance Testing
HEAT Mapping Neighborhood Home Energy Waste with Aerial Thermal Imaging and GIS
A team from the University of Calgary has developed a GIS system to map waste heat emitted from homes to help identify neighborhoods that will benefit most from home improvements to save energy. The data is being made publicly available through an online geographic information system to influence community values about energy conservation. So, who… Continue Reading
Spot Where Your Home is Wasting Energy with a Home Performance Assessment
Energy-saving home improvements from participating AlabamaWISE contractors start with a comprehensive home performance analysis. This professional home inspection of all energy-related components, by a certified Building Analyst, includes heating and cooling systems and the building enclosure. The completed report analyzes the relationships between the components as a system to identify which improvements offer the biggest impact… Continue Reading
Championship Home Performance Playbook for Alabama and Auburn Fans and the Few Who are Not
In 2006, Home Depot painted the home of Eric and Jen Harrell of Alabaster, Ala., half Auburn orange and blue, and half Alabama crimson and white for the House Divided contest. Alabama families have a tradition of pride in their homes and their football teams. Sometimes demonstrating pride right from the curb. And, when we can’t… Continue Reading