We have found our niche. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR(R) is a program that was introduced to us at a local energy efficiency workshop late in 2007. There were no businesses in Southern Oregon that were offering the program to bring existing homes up to the latest energy efficiency standards. We signed up for the 3-4 month program in March and Jason began training and testing in May.
As of August, Jason had spent more than 80 hours in a classroom and field training in Portland, taken and passed 3 written exams and passed 3 separate field exams down in Southern Oregon. He was officially certified as a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR trade ally contractor. 
We have received a great reception to this new program we are offering here in the Rogue Valley. We've met so many likeminded individuals through networking and have become involved with the Home Builders Association of Jackson County as well as the Medford Chamber.
Within just 2 weeks, we have performed over a half dozen assessments which is exciting! The importance of the cost savings and home comfort to our customers, the impact of lowering demand on our local utilities and therefore the positive impact on our environment make Home Performance the greatest new program in Southern Oregon.
Pictures 1 above: Found NO underfloor insulation on this home.
Pictures 1 above: Found NO underfloor insulation on this home.
Picture 2 above: Jason setting up a Blower Door Test to test for air leaks.
Picture 3 above: Heating duct completely disconnected, spilling all of that heated/cooled air into the attic, rather than the home where it belongs. Wasted energy.
