John Horchner 10/19/26 John Horchner 10/19/26

Keeping Affordable Homes Affordable: Turning Energy Scores into Real Repairs

A cheap mortgage fails if energy bills are unaffordable. See how Habitat for Humanity Capital Region in Michigan is testing a new way to bring building science and repair work together to help preserve affordable homes.

Editorial Staff 9/8/26 Editorial Staff 9/8/26

Home Energy Upgrades: What to Fix Before Getting a Heat Pump Rebate

States will be rolling out energy rebates that offer up to $14,000 in 2026, but buying a heat pump before checking your attic or electrical panel is a fast way to waste this money. Learn how updated HEEHR and HOMES rules work, why project sequence matters, and how to build a contractor-ready scope before spending a dime.

Editorial Staff 6/25/26 Editorial Staff 6/25/26

Home Energy Retrofit Course

Follow our 3-step framework to score home energy performance, model heat pump ready necessary efficiency upgrades, and generate contractor-ready workscopes and budget plans.

John Horchner 6/8/26 John Horchner 6/8/26

On the Road with the Green Home Predictor

We looked at three older homes at different stages of “done” — one needing a basic weatherization roadmap, one mid-remodel, and one ready for the next precise scope. The lesson: homeowners do not need more confusion. They need the next right step, exactly what the Green Home Predictor is designed to deliver.

Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 6/4/26 Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 6/4/26

Home Energy Rebates 2026: How to Prepare for HOMES and HEEHR Before Programs Launch

Learn how HOMES and HEEHR Home Energy Rebates are changing, what homeowners can do now to prepare, and how Green Home Predictor helps organize audits, Home Energy Score reports, photos, and scope priorities before rebate programs launch.

Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 4/13/26 Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 4/13/26

Yes, Electrification Is Cool Again But First Things First

John Horchner 2/9/26 John Horchner 2/9/26

When It’s Time To Take A Green Home Retrofit Project Out Of “The System”

Every successful old home retrofit passes through a phase that looks like this. What appears unfinished is often the work that makes everything else possible.

Editorial Staff 11/28/25 Editorial Staff 11/28/25

🎄 What to Ask (or Give) This Holiday

Looking For Holiday Gift Ideas?

Don’t let your special someone break things to see behind walls. Give a thermal imaging camera and it will do it for them. Here’s some other must-have items for your Holiday Gift List.

Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 10/27/25 Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 10/27/25

Here’s The Way For Realtors To Sell The Value Of Green Retrofits

This green retrofit invested over half of its budget on renewing core health and safety systems. These are things you can not see but should be part of every green home retrofit (article includes before-and-after photos).