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Work with Great Lakes Home Performance and we will:

VERIFY- compliance to ENERGY STAR, H.E.R.S., IECC, or MUEC codes:
Energy codes are constantly changing, and with so many other things to worry about, compliance can be a hassle. Let Great Lakes Home Performance manage your Energy Star and Energy Code compliance issues. Whether you need the full audit and rating services, or just need help setting up an Energy Star Builder Option Package, we can help.

• New Home Ratings
• Home energy Ratings
• Blower Blower Door Tests
• Duct blaster tests
• HVAC sizing calculations
• Thermal infrared inspections


Provide - Energy audits and blower door tests for your customers as a sales tool
Energy savings are on everyone’s mind these days. Many home and small business owners are shopping for services to save money on their energy bills. Our analysis can lend scientific and financial credibility to energy saving claims.

• Prove how much air is being lost through leaky windows & doors with a blower door test
• Show the dollar savings and return on investment of adding insulation
• Show customers the cost:benefit ratio and payback period of upgrades
• Differentiate yourself from the competition by using the Energy Star Label

Supervise – The installation of energy saving products
The effectiveness of energy saving materials and measures is critically dependent on proper installation. Supervision over the installation is an important measure of assurance that the energy saving promises are kept.

• Efficient and profit minded analysis and supervision
• On call and available for local on-site inspection
• Ask your subs and installers to field critical questions to Great Lakes Home Performance
• Easily recognizable stamps, seals, and stickers on inspected materials

Measure Performance - The proof is in the reports
Make sure you deliver what is promised to the customer, and make sure you get what you pay for. Great Lakes Home Performance can test the building systems and provide detailed reports on the efficiency and energy saving features of any home or small business.

• Complete Energy Audit or Energy Rating Report
• Blower Door Test
• Duct Tightness Report
• Building Air Balance Testing
• IAQ Tests including Humidity, CO & CO2, Combustible Gas Leaks
• Furnace Combustion Efficiency
• Average Air Change (turnover) Rate Report

 

  
MUEC Compliance
by ENERGY STAR
or HERS Scoring
The "Performance Path"		 Showing compliance to the new Michigan Uniform Energy Code is easier than you think, and Great Lakes Home Performance has a perfect solution to make it even easier.
 
STEP 1
 PLAN REVIEW		 Email your plans and a list of specifications about the home being planned. We will then provide you with a PROJECTED RATING which will show what the home should score upon completion. This review may take several days, and should be done as soon as all the information is available. We will work with you to make suggestions for any changes that may help bring the score into compliance with the code.
Email matt@greatlakeshomeperformance.com or call 517-712-7665
STEP 2
T.B.C.		 The THERMAL BYPASS CHECKLIST is a post-insulation, pre-drywall checklist we complete to ensure that all areas are insulated and air sealed before being covered. Builders should be prepared to make a few minor corrections, and may wish to have the insulation contractors present during the inspection. We will also be visually inspecting any ductwork and framing which affects energy use of the home. A copy of the checklist is available at the website if you wish to review it before inspection.
STEP 3
FINAL TESTING		 Once construction is complete, the rater will verify the assumptions made during the plan review and projected rating. The rater will also conduct a BLOWER DOOR AND DUCT BLASTER TEST to verify air tightness of the building envelope and duct system. Testing will take approximately one hour. The home must be 99% complete before testing: windows and doors adjusted to fit, plumbing fixtures and flooring installed, drain traps filled, HVAC registers installed and system operating, etc.
STEP 4
THAT'S IT!		 After final testing, and if the home does not need additional testing, your final ENERGY RATING CERTIFICATE will arrive in four to five business days. You will need to show this CONFIRMED RATING in order to obtain your occupancy permit. If you have qualified for any additional tax credits or rebates as a result of the rating, the forms for those incentives will arrive with your rating reports.
Notes
» 100% of the projected rating can be done via e-mail, snail-mail, and telephone. Turnaround time is approximately 48 hours.
» Standard rating fee for a home with 3000 square feet or less and one heating system is $550 plus expenses (mileage, postage, etc.)
» A $100 deposit is due with each projected rating.
» A projected rating submission form and a link to upload your plans will be available on our website very soon.
» Visit www.GreatLakesHomePerformance.com for the latest changes to the code and more tools to help you build a better home.
 

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