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SMACNA Contractor Installs HVAC System In Pennsylvania's Second LEED Home

SMACNA contractor Total Comfort Solutions installed the HVAC system for the second LEED home in Pennsylvania, which is in Doylestown.

SMACNA contractor, Total Comfort Solutions (TCS), of Philadelphia, installed the HVAC system for the second LEED home built in Pennsylvania. Located in Doylestown, Pa., the pioneering “green” home was the first in the state to be registered for certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building program, but construction on another LEED home was finished first. It was, however, the first LEED home in Bucks County.

Home Energy Raters Program A Significant Business Opportunity

Residential contractors across the country are looking for ways to broaden their work capabilities while dealing with the ups and downs of the residential market sector. One option for expanding work portfolios is to become Home Energy Raters (HERS) through the Energy Star Program. A home energy rating involves an analysis of a home’s construction plans and on-site inspections. The demand from builders for home energy ratings is growing. Every year, builders across the United States construct more homes which they want qualified as Energy Star. This could be a significant business opportunity for residential contractors.

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