HECS Blog — Insights on HVAC Testing, Energy Certification, and Building Performance
Welcome to the HECS blog — expert-authored technical content for affordable housing developers, general contractors, code officials, and architects working on HVAC testing, energy certification, and FORTIFIED Home projects across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, and Missouri. Our posts are written by NCI-certified field techs with 15+ years of field experience and are designed to be the best answer on the internet for the topics HECS covers.
What You'll Find on the HECS Blog
Technical deep-dives on HVAC testing and balancing best practices; blower door and duct leakage test methodology; ENERGY STAR v3.0/v3.1/v3.2 compliance changes; NGBS Green, EarthCraft, and Indoor airPLUS certification walkthroughs; 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit documentation and IRS Form 8908 requirements; FORTIFIED Home program updates and insurance discount details; engineered utility allowance methodology for LIHTC, HUD, and USDA RD; radon testing and mitigation guidance; thermal imaging and air leakage diagnostics; and code-compliance reviews for the Midwest.
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