A consulting firm like Skyway Sustainability Consulting Group LLC can provide you with expert advice, guidance, and support to help you achieve your sustainability goals. We can help you identify areas for improvement, develop a customized plan, and implement effective solutions that meet your specific needs.  

What To Expect

On the first initial call you and your dedicated consultant will have a 30-minute meeting where we will collect information in regards to your specific project. We will set in place a schedule and action plan to process and collect all data for reports and certifications.

Energy Performance Level

 The EPL display card contains information indicating the energy performance level and efficiencies of components installed in a dwelling unit.

Florida law (Section 553.9085, Florida Statutes) requires the EPL display card to be included as an addendum to each sales contract for both presold and nonpresold residential buildings. The EPL display card contains information indicating the energy performance level and efficiencies of components installed in a dwelling unit. The building official shall verify that the EPL display card completed and signed by the builder accurately reflects the plans and specifications submitted to demonstrate code compliance for the building. . 

Manual J

HVAC professionals use Manual J load calculation software to find the best size for your home. 

HVAC equipment that’s too small or large for a home won’t run as efficiently or durably. Those that are too small won’t be able to keep up with the most extreme temperatures this region sees. One that’s too large will run in short cycles, which reduces system life, your comfort and drives up energy consumption. In the summer, your home will be more humid and in the winter, some rooms could be chillier than others. 

Energy Model

Energy modeling is an analytical approach to evaluating home energy performance, using sophisticated computer software. Energy auditors and HERS Raters use energy modeling software to calculate the impact of suggested energy retrofit measures, estimate energy use of a new home, and/or determine the proper sizing of HVAC equipment. Energy modeling software takes into account home and equipment sizing data as well as local weather, construction materials, and thermal load data to predict resulting energy use, occupant comfort, and energy costs. 

Pre & Post Con

The rater will inspect and interact with the home’s various features (HVAC equipment, air ducts and vents, and thermostat). Most visits also require access to the home's circuit breaker panel. The tests could require walking on the roof or going inside an attic or crawlspace. You might be asked to close windows and exterior doors and turn off your clothes dryer or bathroom fan, as these will affect HERS testing. As a rater collects information, they might take photos of their instruments and conditions adjacent to the work. 

Finalizing & Certifying

The party isn't over!  At final, we inspect the mechanical system to insure it matches what we modeled and perform any required tests. Then we send the file to our Quality Assurance provider. If Okay-ed, they issue the final HERS certificate and upload the results to the RESNET national database.