Here at Greenmark Home Performance, we focus on a whole home approach to solving the most common health, comfort, and efficiency problems for our customers. Part of this is the use of the “Whole House Systems Approach,” a strategy created by the US Department of Energy as part of their Energy Saver program. Today, we’ll go over what this approach is and how it should be integrated into any home performance project.
Whole House Systems from Energy.gov
As this is from the Department of Energy as part of their Energy Saver program, the whole house systems approach is primarily focused on energy efficiency with an emphasis on energy-using and proactive environmental systems, and how to look at all these systems holistically, along with environmental factors, when designing, building, or improving a home.
Variables and Benefits of Whole House Systems
To properly use the whole house systems approach, businesses must take into account variables that affect energy efficiency and deliver positive results for homeowners.
- Environmental: Site conditions and local climate.
- Appliances & Electronics: Energy-efficient alternatives.
- Insulation & Air Sealing: Reduced heat and cooling loss.
- Heating and Cooling: HVAC and water heater optimization.
- Reduced Utility Costs: Energy efficiency through conservation.
- Increased Comfort: Fewer hotter, colder, and humid rooms.
- Healthier & Safer: Improved air quality, reduced mold growth.
- Improved Durability: More resistant to weather and water damage.
You can read this document in its entirety here: US DoE Whole-House Systems.
The Importance for Homeowners to Do Their Homework
As a consumer-focused website, a key focus of the whole house systems approach is for homeowners to do their homework before working with architects, builders, and home improvement trades to ensure their home is energy efficient. To get the most out of your home and home improvement, you need to work with contractors who consider all the systems that make up a house when designing and planning the work.
The Whole Home Approach from Greenmark
Here at Greenmark, we take this one step further with the Whole Home Approach. The focus isn’t just on energy efficiency, but also comfort and health. We work with homeowners to improve their home performance, making their homes more comfortable places to live and helping them live healthier lives. It’s why we focus so much on things like air quality and home ventilation that other similar businesses don’t.
Your Home Performance Company in St. Louis
Here at Greenmark Home Performance, we firmly believe in the whole-home approach, starting with a home evaluation, identifying all areas for improvement, and crafting a ventilation and home renovation plan that addresses these issues and more. Learn more about us and reach out to us today to get started: give us a call at (314) 845-9144 or fill out our contact form. Talk to you soon!
