Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) services

Builders

Energy Star For Homes

Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR Home designation must meet the US EPA`s guidelines for energy efficiency. Homes that qualify for the ENERGY STAR designation are 15% more efficient than homes built to the International Residential Code of 2004. These homes usually have several energy efficient features, including more effective insulation, air-tight construction and ductwork, high performance windows and doors, efficient heating/cooling systems and Energy Star lighting and appliances. These features not only improve comfort but lower energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor air quality. Our building performance specialists will work with new or existing construction to provide the required third-party verification of your building. An independent inspection after work has been completed will assure that the home meets the strict standards for ENERGY STAR Home certification.

Energy Star For Healthcare

Healthcare organizations use large amounts of energy each year to meet the needs of patients. Industry sources estimate that healthcare facilities in the U.S. spend approximately $5.3 billion annually for energy costs alone. What`s more, considerable escalation of energy costs are predicted for the near future. FACT: a nonprofit healthcare organization that saves $1 on energy is essentially adding $20 to the bottom line if a hospital and $10 to the bottom line if a medical office. The healthcare sector ranks second only to the food service sector in energy use, with the inpatient care facility being the sector`s largest energy consumer and produce of greenhouse gas. American hospitals use approximately twice the energy as office buildings of the same size, and roughly twice the energy of comparable European hospitals. The use of fossil-fuel generated power used by medicine to heal is having the unintended consequence of causing additional illness and disease that then must be cured.