Hey everyone! My rental units have poor insulation in a building I own and I’m trying to evaluate how to improve and the best way to do so.
I’ve heard that putting spray foam insulation is an option. My understanding...

Hello, I own a duplex and I currently live in one side and rent out the other, although I intend to move before the end of this year when I will rent out both sides for LTRs.  The air conditioner and heating system on...

Hi All,I'm Shavon Prophet, I live in the Five College Area of the Pioneer Valley, Western Mass and am originally from the Bay Area, CA. I am an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Systems Consultant. I specialize in green...

Thanks to the huge tax perks available to those who build more green properties, it’s a win-win scenario of being able to help the environment while also being rewarded financially. If you’re a builder, homeowner or i...

Just thought I would let everyone know of this home energy efficiency improvement financing resource available for most areas in California. I am not a representative of this financing program, but do act as a general...

Hi all, wanted to share with everyone energy efficient improvements that you could implement while you are building a new home. These improvements will cut your energy bills by 30% or more and you will get the best RO...

Hello all,  I have recently stumbled across a commercial project in Boston that was a "Net Zero Neighborhood".  In short this means that it produces more energy than it consumes.  This type of project I believe has tr...

Hello BP community, I'm finally joining the forums after listening to the BP podcast for a few months and am stoked to get started in real estate. I love that there is a place to receive guidance and feedback in a med...

Got a low FHA appraisal on a Pahrump property I am selling.  I know these appraisals are for 6 months. I am thinking of adding solar panels (owned not leased) to the property to improve value.  Question: If I do add p...

I tried searching the forums for this topic and could not find one, so apologies if this has been asked before and I did not see it....

I have a tenant who wants to pay for an energy audit (Includes installat...