Nov 9, 2026
QUOTES from the episode:
“When you really start talking to people about how it’s going to impact their daily lives, that’s really, really when they start to listen.” — Ashley Rummage
“You can have two houses completely the same, and you would have no idea that one is energy efficient and one isn’t.”...
Oct 12, 2026
QUOTES from the episode:
“A well-run permitting system treats time as a part of
affordability.”
— Phil Crone
“If we hadn't had our ears to the ground, we might not
have even known that was going to happen.”
— Paulette McGhie, on preserving blower door testing in
Utah
“Be yourself. Be the constituent that...
Sep 14, 2026
QUOTES from the episode:
“The HERS Index isn’t just a score. It’s somebody out there in that home throughout the build, making sure that the promises are proven. — Shelby
“The better our rating industry does, the better our boots-on-the-ground rating companies and RFIs and modelers are doing their job,...
Aug 10, 2026
QUOTES from the episode:
"We're not just checking boxes. We're helping builders build better homes." – Matthew Cooper
"The conversation needs to shift from price per square foot to value per square foot." – Steve Byers
"Professionalism, curiosity, and partnership are what make great HERS Raters."
"Five million homes...
Jul 13, 2026
“Water efficiency is moving from a nice feature to a development necessity.”
“HERSH2O® helps turn water conservation into something builders can measure, verify, and communicate.”
“Water is a precious resource—and unlike energy, we cannot simply produce more of it.”
Water efficiency is becoming an...