Energy House Technology is keeping up with the latest Energy Code changes. The Energy Code requirements in Florida are becoming more stringent with each new release. The technology on building products are available, as well as the construction techniques, to meet the new energy codes. The real art of meeting and exceeding the energy code requirements is finding the most economical solution.

The Energy Code Calculations are often performed by the architect or mechanical contractor. The advantage of having Energy House Technology perform your code calcs is our unbiased and expert process of finding the best solutions to maximize comfort, minimize energy consumption, and minimize the cost of construction. Also, since the Energy Code requires a Manual J calculation for the proper sizing of the HVAC system, Energy House Technology would be a great choice to perform both of these calculations. This allows the builder more choices in procurring the HVAC system and becoming more knowledgeable on the construction alternatives. Click HERE to learn more about Manual J load calculations and the importance of accuracy.

These are two methods that can be used to bring buildings into energy compliance:

• Method A - Whole Building Performance Method
• Method B - Component Prescriptive Method

The most common method used for new homes is Method A. Method B is typically used for renovations to existing buildings, change outs of HVAC or hot water systems in existing buildings and site added components of manufactured homes and buildings. Several restrictions apply to using Method B.

Energy House Technology is truly an unbiased and independent energy code calcs service provider, so please contact us today so we can serve your energy code calculation needs. For more information on the different methods of energy code calcs, please click HERE.