What is home performance contracting (HPC)?
There are many descriptions of HPC in the marketplace, and they vary from simple to complex. The simple end includes testing and verifying HVAC system performance through airflow and Manual J calculations. The complex end evaluates the whole-house-as-a-system and includes measuring, evaluating, and rating all items in the home for energy consumption. From my viewpoint, HPC links building science processes with performance testing to create homes that are comfortable, durable, healthy, safe, and cost-effective to operate. The basic idea is that all parts in a building are connected as a whole-house system, where comfort and performance change based on indoor and outdoor conditions as well as occupant activities. HPC is not just focused on the energy efficiency of a product but rather the whole house. How does an HVACR contractor get started in HPC? The great news is that you already have many things in place to be successful in the HPC side of the marketplace. You have an excellent unde
