SkyeTec will be attending this year’s Southeast Building Conference taking place in Orlando, Florida August 16th and 17th. This is a great event for industry education and to check out tons of building services, equipment and more in the expo hall. Come see us at booth #403! Register now!
Record Breaking Year for HERS Rated Homes in the U.S.
January 18, 2018 By
New data provided by RESNET, shows that a total of 227,840 homes received a HERS Index Score in 2017, an increase of 21,257 homes compared to 2016. At the state level, the top 6 states with the highest number of HERS Rated homes are: Texas-44,680 homes Arizona-20,599 homes Florida- 15,996 North Carolina- 15,545 homes Colorado-11,340 Indiana- […]
Multi-Family Projects Not Exempt from Blower Door Testing in Florida
August 15, 2017 By
As of July 1st, 2017, all new residential construction in Florida must pass a Blower Door test as part of the 5th Edition Energy Conservation Code, this includes multi-family buildings three stories or less (R101.5.1.1). Each unit must score 7 air changes per hour (7ACH50) or less for the Blower Door test in order for […]
Florida’s Blower Door Testing Requirement
July 19, 2017 By
What to know about Florida’s Blower Door testing requirement for building code As of July 1st, 2017, all new residential homes in Florida must pass a Blower Door (also known as House Infiltration) test to meet energy code. In order to help builders in this transition, here is a list of the most frequently asked […]
SkyeTec Earns 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award
April 17, 2017 By
Jacksonville, FL–SkyeTec has been named a 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner for continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. This is the fourth consecutive year that SkyeTec has been honored by the EPA for their work with the ENERGY STAR® Program. SkyeTec’s accomplishments will […]
Join us for “Learn and Earn” Training Sessions!
April 3, 2017 By
SkyeTec is pleased to offer free “Learn and Earn” training sessions with the Florida Home Builders Association. These hour long sessions will cover everything you need to know to about the Blower Door test before the mandate takes effect on July 1st and you’ll earn a (1) hour CEU for attending. We’ll also discuss the […]
Energy & Building Science Training Classes Now Available
March 1, 2017 By
SkyeTec recently launched a new division, the SkyeTec Training Center. We noticed the need for a truly comprehensive training organization for our industry, one that would offer both classroom and hands-on instruction, so the SkyeTec Training Center was developed. The STC offers a variety of training courses to help individuals start or advance their career […]
What Exactly Changed In Alabama’s Residential Energy Code?
February 6, 2017 By
In October, Alabama’s Residential Energy Code changed from the 2009 IRC to the 2015 Alabama Residential Energy Code, which combines parts of the 2009, 2012, and 2015 IECC. So how does the new code compare to the old one?
Number of HERS Rated New Homes Grows During First Half of 2016
August 25, 2016 By
According to a recent article from RESNET, 100,286 new homes received a HERS Index Rating and HERS Index score in the first half of 2016. This is a 15% increase in demand for HERS ratings compared to the first half of 2015. RESNET also reports that the energy performance of these homes saw a change […]
