Tag Archives: ENERGY STAR

Green Building Journeys

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Abe Kruger

“How did you become a green building consultant?” “What does someone study to be a green building consultant?” “You’re an engineer, right?” I love these questions! I am not an engineer, architect, or builder by training and many of my … Continue reading →

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2012 ENERGY STAR for New Homes Utility Sponsor Meeting

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Abe Kruger

The 5th annual ENERGY STAR Utility Sponsors Meeting occurred last month in Anaheim, CA. The meeting consisted of two days of presentations and break out sessions. On the third day there was an optional site visit to go through the … Continue reading →

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What’s in A Name?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Abe Kruger

At the last Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) stakeholders meeting (see my earlier post here), the issue of what will happen to the program’s name when it transitions from the EPA to DOE came up. Ok, “came up” may … Continue reading →

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ENERGY STAR Multifamily

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Abe Kruger

Recently Kruger Sustainability Group (KSG) partnered with Performance Point out of Charlotte, NC to certify the Alta Glenridge Springs as ENERGY STAR. The project achieved certification under the Version 2.0 standards. The certification process for a multifamily project is nearly identical to detached housing, … Continue reading →

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AESP Spring Conference: Blending Networking and Education

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Abe Kruger

This years Association of Energy Services Professionals’ (AESP) Spring Conference & Expo was held in Atlanta, GA. The theme was “What’s New in Program Marketing & Implementation.” AESP was founded in 1989 as a not-for-profit member- based association “dedicated to improving … Continue reading →

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Report from the Annual ENERGY STAR Utility Sponsors Meeting

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Abe Kruger

Last week was the annual ENERGY STAR Utility Sponsors Meeting. Attendees included representatives from the EPA, DOE, gas and electric utilities, program implementers, and other ENERGY STAR sponsors. I represented GoodCents and our utility partners. This year it was held in … Continue reading →

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The Nature of this Blog

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Abe Kruger

The purpose of this blog is to provide me with an outlet to share my experiences within the green building community. In 2009 I founded Kruger Sustainability Group (KSG) to provide green building training, consulting and curriculum development for colleges, … Continue reading →

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