Energy & Water Conservation Industry Insights

You’ve seen it yourself. The contractor industry is growing. Especially in the energy-efficiency market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of jobs for HVAC mechanics … read more

When people ask for your elevator pitch about your business, you tell them you’re an insulation or plumbing or HVAC contractor.But now, you have another option—home-performance professional.Home p … read more

For decades, contractors have conducted home energy efficiency audits with little more than a notebook, clipboard, and a pen. But as the new Home Efficiency Rebates (HER, formerly HOMES) rebat … read more

You’ve read how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will provide a whopping $8.8 billion for residential energy-saving retrofits over the next decade. And you’ve honed in on how the IRA’s HER (forme … read more

The landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in 2022 and is still being implemented. And contractors who specialize in energy-efficient HVAC, solar, lighting, or plumbing in … read more

When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, it created two new programs, Home Efficiency Rebates (HER, formerly HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (H … read more