Who are we?

Energetechs is a team of people dedicated to improving the energy efficiency of buildings. We have been in business for over 21 years and our staff has a combined total of over 100 years in the GREEN BUILDING field. Our expertise ranges from general construction and building science to ENERGY AUDITS,  PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN, EXPERT WITNESS services, and ENERGY MODELING.

CLICK HERE to MEET THE TEAM, and please CONTACT US for a free consultation regarding your building energy efficiency needs.

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What do we do?

Energetechs is committed to building energy efficiency. We offer a wide range of services aimed at helping our customers and clients reduce their energy use, utility bills, and environmental footprint.

Our highly trained and experienced staff can provide sound and in-depth advice on every aspect of building energy efficiency, from CONSULTING with architects and builders on ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN of new buildings to performing BLOWER DOOR TESTS and INFRARED CAMERA ANALYSIS on existing buildings. We have expert knowledge of MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN, building science, and GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS.

We also sell a number of PRODUCTS specifically for energy efficient construction.

We invite you to explore this website to learn more about the many things we do or CONTACT US directly and we’ll be more than happy to chat with you about your energy efficiency needs.

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Energy Audit, Missoula, MT

Energetechs has been performing Energy Audits in the Missoula, MT area for 21 years!

What is an energy audit?
An energy audit is a type of home inspection that focuses primarily on the energy that a building uses for heating and cooling. The main areas of interest to the Energy Auditor are the insulation, the windows, the mechanical system, and the air tightness of the structure.

How can you test the insulation?
The best way to test the insulation in an existing home is with an Infrared Camera. It’s like an x-ray for your home and allows us to see what’s happening behind the drywall. We can see where insulation is missing or inadequate and we can very clearly see where air is leaking into and out of the building.

The Thermal Image above was taken with an Infrared Camera during an Energy Audit and clearly shows where insulation is missing and air is leaking at the top of the wall behind the drywall. Without the infrared camer it is impossible to see what’s really going on in the hidden parts of your home.

Why is air-tightness important?
Air tightness is critical for an energy efficient structure and goes hand-in-hand with good insulation. You can’t achieve good energy performance without both of these working together. Insulation without good air sealing is like being out on a cold windy day in a thick blanket that has a bunch of holes in it. It’s not going to keep you warm. Similarly, air-tightness without insulation is like being out on a cold windy day wrapped only in a garbage bag. It’s not going to keep you warm either. Everyone knows that you need good insulation in a home but air-leakage is the hidden thief that can rob a home of a great deal of heat. The way to find him is with an Energy Audit.

How does an Energy Audit measure air tightness?
We use a special piece of equipment called a Blower Door to test how much air is moving through the shell (or envelope) of the building. During a Blower Door Test we measure the amount of air that we have to blow out of the building to reach a negative pressure of -50Pa. While the blower door is running we go around the home with the Infrared Camera and we can easily spot all of the places where air is leaking into the building. These can then be sealed up to help improve the overall Energy Performance.

The picture above shows one of our Energy Auditors performing a Blower Door Test on a home. The red tent seals the doorway while the fan blows air out of the house and calibrated gauges measure the pressure and amount of air flow. This tells us exactly how much air-leakage there is through the building structure.

What are the benefits of an Energy Audit in Missoula, MT?
Missoula and the surrounding area have a cold climate. Without good insulation, windows, air sealing, and efficient mechanical equipment it can be very expensive to heat a home in this area. In new homes it is possible to get very good levels of insulation and air-tightness if the builder is paying attention to detail during construction. But in existing homes it can be hard to tell where heat is being lost and the only effective way to find out is with a professional energy audit.

Why use Energetechs?
We have been around for 21 years and our team has a combined total of over 100 years experience in design, construction, heating, cooling, ventilation, and energy conservation. All of our staff have spent significant time in the construction industry which gives us a major advantage during an Energy Audit. Because we understand very clearly how buildings are put together we can tell you WHY you might have a problem and HOW to fix it. Which is a lot better than just telling you that you have a problem. All of our staff have put considerable time and effort into studying Building Science so we also understand in great depth how heat and moisture move in and through buildings. We can help you to solve and hopefully avoid many of the problems that arise in so many homes. We are committed to helping our customers achieve healthier, more affordable, and more energy efficient buildings.

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Free Consultations for Designers

Energetechs is now offering a FREE ONE-HOUR CONSULTATION to architects and designers on EVERY NEW PROJECT!

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the energy efficiency of ALL buildings, we are offering these free consultations to assist architects and designers with improving the performance of their buildings. The earlier we can be involved in the process the better as fundamental decisions like site selection, building size, and orientation can dramatically affect the end result in terms of energy performance.

Ideally we would like to encourage all building designers to establish performance goals for their buildings from the very beginning. These goals could be in line with existing programs like The 2030 Challenge or Passive House Standard or they could be goals that the design team establishes specifically for each project. Once the performance goals have been set, the building is then designed to meet the goals. This is known as Performance Based Design and is the most effective way to ensure that energy conservation is made a top priority in building design.

TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE BENEFITS!
We can also assist with ensuring that health and safety as well as financial goals are met for each project. Our practical understanding of building science, moisture control, indoor air quality, HVAC systems, construction methods, and cost management makes us a highly valuable member of any Integrated Design team.

2009/10-AIA Sustainable Practice Conference

Energetechs welcomes architects to Bozeman.

We are very excited to be a part of the 2009 AIA Sustainable Practice Conference. We are looking forward to meeting with as many architects as possible and explaining how we can help to set and meet high performance goals for buildings. Not only that, but we can help improve all three of the triple bottom lines, the financial, the ecological, and the social. With our help buildings can be made healthier, safer, more energy efficient, and more cost effective.

The theme of this week’s conference is sustainable practice and much of the focus is on Integrated Design. And this is exactly where we feel we can be of the most service, offering our energy efficient design and construction expertise as part of an collaborative design process. If you are an architect attending the conference in Bozeman, please stop by our booth and learn about the services and products that we have to offer.

We are also using the conference as an opportunity to launch an exciting new program. Energetechs is now offering a FREE, ONE-HOUR CONSULTATION to architects and building designers for EVERY NEW PROJECT! Let us give you some free advice regarding building science and energy efficiency with no obligation whatsoever. Naturally, we’ll be thrilled if you decide to hire us to be part of your project team but we’ll be more than happy to give some free advice if it helps make your buildings better, safer, and greener.

For some time now we at Energetechs have been fostering the goal of working more closely with architects to make buildings more energy efficient. We love being part of an integrated design team from the earliest stages of a project to help set energy efficiency as a top priority. We’d like to see every design team choose energy performance goals (preferably in line with the 2030 Challenge) from the very beginning of every project and work to meet those goals throughout the entire project.