Our blower door and duct leakage tests are essential for ensuring the airtightness of your building’s envelope and HVAC systems. We use state-of-the-art equipment to identify air leakage points, which helps improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and comfort. These tests are critical for meeting various energy codes, certification requirements, and reducing long-term operational costs.
An Engineered Utility Allowance Modeling (EUA), models your project as designed and built. This study can lower utility allowances by up to 56% over PHA allowances and up to 25% over HUSM allowances. In todays world of LIHTC development, meeting the building standards can be costly. Every developer should take advantage of a more energy efficient unit and lower their UA’s. Lower your UA’s, maximize rents and look like a genius in the process
HECS provides expert assistance in securing 45L tax credits for energy-efficient homes. The 45L credit provides up to $2,000 per dwelling unit for qualifying properties, and our team will guide you through the requirements, from initial design consulting to certification, ensuring you maximize your project’s return on investment.
With increased emphasis on occupant comfort, decibel testing helps ensure your multi-family building meets noise control standards. We conduct thorough acoustic assessments to help you manage noise levels between units and surrounding environments, creating a quieter, more comfortable living space for your residents.
As ENERGY STAR Verifiers, we provide the expertise and support you need to ensure your residential or commercial projects meet ENERGY STAR certification requirements. Our services help you achieve higher energy efficiency, enhanced performance, and a competitive edge in the marketplace.
As NGBS Green Verifiers, we are your trusted partners in achieving National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification for your residential projects. Our expertise ensures that your development meets the rigorous standards required for sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible building practices.
As EarthCraft Verifiers, we are your dedicated partners in creating sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible buildings. The EarthCraft certification is a mark of excellence in green building, and we ensure your project meets the rigorous standards required to achieve it.
Our HVAC design consulting service goes beyond traditional approaches, ensuring your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are designed for maximum efficiency and comfort. We collaborate with your design and construction teams to ensure HVAC systems are properly sized and optimized, improving overall energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.
HECS provides expert air leakage consulting services to help you identify and resolve air infiltration issues that can negatively impact energy performance and indoor air quality. We work with your team to design solutions that improve building envelope integrity, helping you meet or exceed local energy codes and certification requirements.
Radon gas poses a significant health risk, and in many areas, testing is mandatory. HECS offers certified radon testing services to ensure your building is safe for occupancy and compliant with all applicable regulations. Our testing process is thorough and efficient, ensuring peace of mind for both developers and residents.
