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Third Party Verification
Pure Energy has a Certified Workforce: all of our field inspectors and trainers are Building Performance Institute (BPI)
certified. Since Pure Energy performs diagnostic services - we don't sell anything - we are independent and non-biased.
Our Certified Workforce can ensure the competence and qualifications of contractors and installers who install home energy
efficiency products and retrofits.
A major focus of our QA business is providing field verification of measures and services, improving customer satisfaction, and finding hidden opportunities for energy efficiency and conservation.
We offer these services:
- Final inspections
- Follow-up after other QA professionals
Reduce Your Risk
Our inspections involve checking contractor work to ensure that the work: will not diminish the integrity of the structure; will last for many years; is appropriate for the resident; will perform as designed; is safe; will save energy; and provides the utility or governmental entity with cost-effective results. We also make sure the contractor didn't miss any cost effective opportunities that meet program goals. Our home visits typically include inspecting all parts of the structure, including the hard-to-reach areas.
Please contact us about your QA needs.
Testimonial from William Reed, PSE&G
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RESOURCES
Attention PA Energy Retrofitters!
Do energy retrofitters, such as weatherization and home performance contractors, have to follow any particular construction codes in Pennsylvania when working in existing residential buildings?
Tips on Testing Gas Ovens for CO
As Auditors, Final Inspectors, and Trainers, Pure Energy tests for CO levels in many ovens. We have discovered some testing protocol that seems to make our tests more efficient and reliable, and we are sharing those tips with you in this document.
Recommendations for Attic Fans
August 30, 2011
While doing a comprehensive quality control visit last week, our Pure Energy Final Inspector noted that both the atmospheric draft water heater and atmospheric draft boiler failed these safety tests ...
The Truth About CO Sensors in the Presence of NOx
TruTechGuy Blog July 11, 2011
We have measured levels as high as 160 PPM NOx in residential equipment. While the EPA won’t site these smaller systems as sources and require permits, you DO NEED TO KNOW the impact of NOx if you make CO measurements.
Presentation: Current State of the Home Performance Industry
July, 2011
If you are a program administrator and you’d appreciate a summary of what is happening in the Weatherization and Home Performance Industry these days, take a look at this presentation. We hope it will ease your confusion and assist you in understanding current issues in this industry.
Whitepaper: Setting Air Sealing Goals - Guidance
July, 2011
The purpose of this document is to assist Program Administrators in deciding how to guide their contractors toward doing only good work - and doing no harm in client's homes. Many want to know, "Why do we do so many tests in homes?"
Whitepaper: Air Sealing and Insulating Using Rigid or Spray Foam Products
Updated June 29, 2011
As QA and QC inspectors for several weatherization, conservation, and efficiency programs, Pure Energy Coach LLC must know as much as possible about fire, electrical, building and other code requirements that relate to the work that is done in these programs.
We also must know about products and where they are allowed to be used in buildings, according to codes.
When some building and retrofit materials burn, they can release potent fumes that can make people ill. That is one reason codes require ignition or thermal barriers over some products and in some building locations and applications. These barriers protect people in the case of a fire.
Code books are hard to read and understand! We are doing our best to clarify the issues, and we believe we are on the cutting edge with this information. Please share what you know with us and we’ll continue to share with you! For more information, download these resources.
Petition to ICC and Response (Rim Joists)
Reflectix Update
PURE ENERGY BLOG
A. Tamasin Sterner:
Do You Plan to Become a BPI Test Center?
Home Energy Pros
January 15, 2012
I'm wanting to assess which tri-state BPI Affiliates are becoming BPI Test Centers. And, in order to not over flood the area with too many Test Centers, I'm looking to pool resources. If you are becoming a Test Center, or if you know an entity that is, please share that information...