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SkyeTec Partners with the Florida Home Builders Association
SkyeTec has been a partner of the FHBA for many years and their exclusive Energy Servicers Provider for the past four years. Through this partnership, SkyeTec is the go to expert for all things energy and is available to provide training and education on energy...
2018 Shows Continued Increase in Demand for HERS Rated Homes
The number of HERS rated homes issued a HERS Index Score in the U.S., broke a new record in 2018. According to RESNET, 236,116 homes were HERS rated last year compared to 227, 840 in 2017. This impressive number of HERS rated homes equates to over $235...
Does Your Multi-Family Project Qualify for the Federal 45L Tax Credit?
Your multi-family residential project could qualify for a $2,000 per unit tax credit if it meets certain criteria. Tax credit 45L was created by the Federal Government as an incentive for Owners and Developers to build more energy efficient multi-family communities....
Join us at the Southeast Building Conference
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...
Record Breaking Year for HERS Rated Homes in the U.S.
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...
Multi-Family Projects Not Exempt from Blower Door Testing in Florida
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...
Florida’s Blower Door Testing Requirement
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,...
SkyeTec Earns 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award
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...
How to Avoid Dry Run Fees
Follow this process and avoid dry run charges!
Join us for “Learn and Earn” Training Sessions!
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...