Home Energy Retrofit Course

Jun 25

📚 Get Heat Pump Ready in 3 Steps

Whether you are a homeowner planning your next upgrade or a pro guiding clients toward maximum efficiency, optimal comfort starts with Efficiency First! Follow our proven 3-step home retrofit framework to model, score, and prepare any home for a high-performance heat pump transition.

Step 1: Score Your Home

Green Home Predictor (GHP) Scoring Tool: Establish a baseline energy score or upload an existing audit PDF to evaluate current performance.
Building Science Simplified: Understand key efficiency metrics—and why they matter for year-round comfort, lower utility bills, and proper HVAC sizing.

🚀 Start Step 1 Now →

Step 2: Explore & Simulate Upgrades

Skip generic upgrade advice—use the Green Home Predictor to model targeted retrofitting roadmaps. Upload your Step 1 baseline or energy report, then simulate insulation, window, and HVAC combinations to find the most impactful upgrades before spending money.

🚀 Start Step 2 Now →

Step 3: Renew Core Systems & Work with Pros

Detailed Scopes of Work: Create clear contractor workscopes to ensure retrofits happen in the correct, cost-effective sequence.
Safety & Risk Checks: Identify potential site issues early—such as outdated wiring, air leaks, or moisture—before installing new heating and cooling systems.
Clear Communication: Align homeowners and trade crews around simple building science goals, eliminating miscommunication during project bidding.
Rebates & Incentives: Maximize ROI by combining local utility rebates, state programs, and federal IRA tax credits to lower upfront project costs.
Outcome: A complete, actionable roadmap to confidently bid, plan, and execute a high-performance home electrification project.

🚀 Start Step 3 Now →

🔥 Cities & States: Turn Assessments into Action

🏙️ Help residents turn energy assessments into action. Combine this course, Green Home Predictor, and local contractor training in a pilot tailored to your community.

For homes with substantial improvement potential, a pilot can target 50% modeled whole-home energy savings through coordinated upgrades. Home-specific modeling is required; savings are not guaranteed.

📌 Help Your Residents Retrofit Smarter
Explore workforce training, course customization, local branding, and guidance for local incentives.

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