Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is Calcs-Plus a mold remediator?

Answer No, Calcs-Plus services regarding mold is to diagnose the Building conditions and analyze the reasons why the mold is present for preventative purposes.  Unless those conditions are understood and rectified, there is a high probability that the mold will return. Mold remediators collect samples, identify the mold type, determine the concentrations and sanitize the affected area.

Question: How much does an Energy Rating save me on my electric bill?

Answer  Nothing. An Energy Rating is a report that is one of the predictors of the energy uses in your house.  The true indicator of the energy efficiency of your house is your monthly electric bill. It is hoped that since an Energy Rating has been performed, awareness and implementation of more energy efficient practices have occurred during construction.

Question: I have just purchased an "Energy Star" labeled home?  Does that mean it has been certified and tested?

Answer No, your house may have been "sampled" under one of EPA's policies.  If your house has been sampled, only 1 out of 7 houses in your subdivision may have been actually inspected and tested!

Question: How do I know if my house was sampled or rated?

Answer If your house was rated and tested, you should receive a report with your address, signed by a certified Energy Rater, with a signed financial disclosure form.  The report looks similar to this:

Question: Regardless if my house was tested, EPA has assured that my Energy Star House will be at least 30% more efficient than a similarly built house.  Is this correct ?

Answer: No, unless the house was tested and verified, there is no assurance.  Some of EPA's protocols do not even meet minimum Florida energy code requirements (specifically Building Option Packages)!  Also, how do you know if your home is energy-efficient it if has never been tested and verified?