Performance Systems Development (PSD) was selected to implement the Penn Residential Energy Codes Program in Pennsylvania. When this study concludes in 2017, we’ll calculate how much energy we saved as a result of these training activities, but to do this we need to understand energy use in current new homes. PSD will contact randomly selected…
ICP Protocols bring a level of standardization to the inherently complex world of energy efficiency. Core to ICP’s approach is the development of a standardized documentation package to allow owners, investors, insurers and others to validate underwriting criteria. ICP is also undertaking the creation of an ICP workflow which leverages project developers, software producers, and…
New features include HPXML data exports; this growing national building data standard is the next step in revolutionizing the building science industry. TREAT 3.4 also features new customer facing reports designed to help sell jobs. Our “New Building Wizard” makes modeling single family buildings a snap while our updated default preferences allow both single and…
Emelie Cuppernell will be a member of the “RESNET Forms Standard Development Committee 900 – Quality Assurance”. RESNET has formed a new Standard Development Committee 900 – Quality Assurance (SDC 900).
Mike Arblaster, PSD’s Program Coordinator for the FirstEnergy New Homes Program in Pennsylvania, authored an article on ‘Incentivizing Efficiency’ in this month’s publication of the Home Builders Association of Berks County.
Performance Systems Development is proud to announce the official launch of Duquesne Light’s new Whole-House Energy Audit Program. Designed to help Pittsburgh area homeowners enjoy year-round comfort while reducing their overall energy use.
The U.S Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office has chosen PSD as one of the seven selectees to increase building energy code compliance rates.
Performance Systems Development was included in Governor Cuomo’s announcement to expand training for clean-energy workforce development across NY State. PSD is offering 50% off a range of trainings through this NYSERDA partnership.
Members of the PSD team joined hundreds of other AESP members from across the US and Canada in Baltimore last week for an exciting AESP Spring Conference. The conference featured a number of engaging sessions that explored new paths for improving both marketing and implementation of energy efficiency programs. The educational event offered our staff…
[Philadelphia, PA] – Performance Systems Development is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader. This award recognizes the important contribution Performance Systems Development has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by verifying more than 386 ENERGY…
