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Congress extends 45L Tax Credit for New Homes
Once again the 45L Tax Credit for energy efficient new homes has been extended. It expired on December 31, 2014. Congress has extended it through the end of 2016 and its retroactive for all of 2015....
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Michigan Builders : The new 2015 Energy Code is here
If you are a Michigan builder or anyone in the construction industry here in Michigan you have probably heard that a new 2015 energy code and building code will be effective starting February 8th,...
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Return ducts code requirements have changed
Michigan Law requires changes to the energy code must have a payback within a certain period of time. The new 2015 Michigan Residential Code that was implemented on February 8, 2016 had a requirement...
View ArticleThe HERS Index Rating in less than 3 minutes
The HERS Index is can be a bit complicated to understand. Watch this video to get a better idea of what it is and why you would want to buy a home that has this type of rating.
View ArticleMichigan Energy Code implementation aftermath
Well, we are now roughly 6 months in with the new Michigan Energy Code. What is the aftermath? Code changes are always stressful for a builder, as they should be. There are so many moving parts to...
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Failing a Blower Door Test: What happens?
A Blower Door Test is now required in Michigan on every new home. It is also required on additions and major renovations. What happens if the house fails the Blower Door Test? I get this question...
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Passing the Blower Door Test for the Michigan Energy Code
To pass the blower door test in the Prescriptive Path in the new Michigan Energy Code requires a home to be equal to or less than 4 ACH50 (air changes per hour with the blower door depressurizing the...
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Future of the Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit is bleak
The Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit, also know as the 2005 EPAct or 45L Tax Credit, expired on December 31, 2016. Expiration of this credit has been a common occurrence since its inception back in...
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Tax Credit extended for Builders
In classic Federal Government fashion, the Tax Credit for new homes did get extended and made retroactive for homes built in 2017. Most of the industry experts were predicting a bleak future of the...
View ArticleIs a Blower Door Test required on a renovation or addition?
The short answer is yes. A Blower Door Test is technically required on certain renovations and additions for residential construction. The determining factor is the scope of the project and whether or...
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