Peter Troast

May 13

My Take on the 2013 ACI National Home Performance Conference Professional content

A few observations on the 2013 ACI National Home Performance Conference in Denver, a bright spot in a home performance industry that's poised for expansion. Read the full story

April 30

Energy Audit Software Breakthroughs at ACI Professional content

At the ACI National Home Performance Conference in Denver, strides are being made toward a data standard that will greatly simplify the audit-to-upgrade process. Read the full story

April 25
from Thinkers

How to Engage with Energy Circle at the ACI National Conference Professional content

Be sure to check out Energy Circle PRO at the ACI National Home Performance Conference in Denver next week! Read the full story

April 24

Things I'm Looking Forward to at the 2013 ACI National Home Performance Conference. Professional content

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There's always much to look forward at the annual ACI National Home Performance Conference; here are a few of the things I'm most excited about for this year's conference in Denver. Read the full story

April 10

Pros and Cons of the New Google Places for Business Dashboard. Professional content

The new Google Places for Business dashboard, available soon, has a number of advantages over the old dashboard, but there is still no appropriate category for home performance contractors. Read the full story

February 12
from Thinkers

Introducing Energy Circle's Guide to CRM for Home Performance. Professional content

A complete guide to CRM for the home performance industry, including comparisons of some of the most popular CRM systems on the market & testimonials. Read the full story

November 27
from Thinkers

What is a Resilient Home? Professional content

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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, as we rebuild our damaged buildings, we can minimize the risk from future disasters by building more resilient buildings. But what is a resilient building, anyway? Read the full story

November 1

In the Wake of Sandy: Does Resilience Sell Home Performance? Professional content

Will Sandy be a turning point for home performance as homeowners begin to confront, in a new way, the true vulnerability of the old ways we built houses? Read the full story

August 23
from Thinkers

How, and Why, to Market Your Home Performance Business to Baby Boomers. Professional content

Baby boomers are typically well-suited to take advantage of home performance and energy efficiency improvements; here's how you can get their attention. Read the full story