Priority Energy News, Projects, and Articles 2019 Chicago Aeroseal Award October 18, 2019 Priority Energy won their 4th award for top Chicago duct sealing provider at the recent National Aeroseal Summit. Their Aeroseal technicians take great care to deliver the most thorough duct sealing and customer experience possible. Their technicians are unique because in addition to their training at Aeroseal headquarters they are BPI certified and trained in building science. They understand mechanical systems, building envelope design and the combined impact on indoor health, comfort and efficiency. How Do Your Actions Impact our Environment? June 27, 2019 This interactive quiz on The Most Effective Ways to Curb Climate Change will enlighten and surprise you! From food, land, power, waste and women (yes, really!) – the impact we can have by making small changes is remarkable. Even we, as energy efficiency specialists, were inspired to improve when we saw how our actions ranked in importance and impact. 3 Causes & Solutions to Dry Indoor Air January 10, 2019 Dry skin, cracked lips, and a scratchy throat are common comfort complaints at this time of year and are usually related to the heated air in our homes and buildings. Priority Energy diagnoses indoor humidity issues all year round and would like to share the 3 most common components of your home that can exacerbate dry air and low humidity. Building Homes to Withstand Climate Change November 28, 2018 I know many of us enjoyed spending time with our friends and family over Thanksgiving, and probably weren’t paying as much attention to the news. Even so, one article caught my eye the day after Thanksgiving, so much so, I felt it was critical to re-post it to the friends and colleagues of Priority Energy; the 2018 report by the U.S. Global Change Research Program on climate change and global warming. Aeroseal Duct Sealant Earns Official Low VOC, LEED and ANSI/GBI Compliance Certificate November 1, 2018 Recent testing by Berkeley Analytical officially concluded that DUCTSEAL, the Aeroseal sealant used to seal leaky ductwork is compliant for low volatile organic chemical (VOC) emissions. Property owners and building engineers can rely on Aeroseal’s low VOC certification for a safe, sustainable and highly effective duct sealing method for commercial properties. Priority Energy Tests another Commercial Building for Novak Construction October 23, 2018 The newly constructed CVS Pharmacy at the corner of Roosevelt Rd and Park Blvd in Glen Ellyn, IL meets Illinois’ energy efficiency requirements and is ready for occupancy! Priority Energy recently completed the mandatory IECC Blower Door test on the 38,000 s.f. building and are pleased to report excellent results to Novak Construction. Priority Energy’s technicians found the building to have 6758 CFM75 of air leakage out of an allowable 15181 CFM75 surpassing IECC 2015-C402.5 standards. DIY Network’s Mike Holmes Recommends Aeroseal for Home Comfort October 10, 2018 This Holmes & Holmes segment on the DIY network’s popular home renovation show, which aired in September 2018, featured the Aeroseal duct sealing technology. Master builder Mike Holmes, his son Mike Holmes Jr. and an HVAC contractor explain the importance of sealing duct leaks to improve home comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Air Filters for Ventilation Systems – An IAQ Essential July 17, 2018 Priority Energy snapped these comparison photos of two home ventilation air filters; the black one is from a house in downtown Chicago after 6 months of use. While an air filter won’t stay white and clean for long, a good quality one will effectively capture the tiniest dust and particulates for 4 – 6 months. Luckily this family had a high efficiency MERV 13 filter on their ventilation system which kept their indoor air quality healthy and safe. Priority Energy Partners with Verde to Offer Commercial Customers Better Energy Efficiency Rebates April 5, 2018 Priority Energy has made it easier for Chicago area small business and commercial customers to make energy efficiency upgrades and obtain bigger rebates on their improvement costs. Verde Energy Experts is a Chicago company that specializes in lighting and HVAC enhancements that lower utility costs but also qualify for utility rebate programs. Priority Energy Helps Commercial Buildings Meet Air Tightness Requirements with Duct and Air Sealing – Leakage Reduced by 5,000 CFM@75 in Glen Ellyn Senior Center December 21, 2017 A beautiful, new 65-unit memory care center was set to open in Glen Ellyn, IL when the village’s building inspector requested an air tightness test to check code compliance. The test revealed an unacceptable level of air leakage in the building envelope which would need to be repaired. Previous 1234…6 Next
