Building Envelope Resources

This webinar explores results of a recent landscape assessment of opportunities to increase adoption of hybrid electric water heaters and envelope retrofits in the Southeast. Speakers discuss how suppliers and utilities are promoting market growth in the region. Factors contributing to this growth include utility incentives, consumer and supply chain communication, and contractor business models. The webinar equips viewers with insights and strategies to further drive market growth. This share-out is a component of SEEA’s HERO 1.0 project.

This resource is an executive summary of SEEA’s research on opportunities to increase the deployment of envelope retrofit measures. It offers a high-level overview of the major barriers to envelope adoption, identifies key solutions and opportunities, and provides an overview of current envelope utility rebate offerings in the Southeast. 

This blog highlights insulation as a critical component for maintaining stable indoor temperatures and reducing energy costs. It specifically addresses climate challenges in the Southeast, explaining how proper insulation and air sealing can lead to significant annual utility bill savings of up to 17%. 

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