#18-2024 Eric Werling - Formerly the DOE Building America Program Director and now the Principal Consultant at Home Innovation Strategies

Eric Werling spent 30 years in public service. First in the Navy, then as a consultant supporting EPA’s infant EnergyStar program, before helping to create and manage the EPA Indoor airPLUS program, and finally as the DOE Building America program manager. Those 30 years were well spent helping innovation in the residential construction arena grow, flourish and come to market. Eric lived and contributed to the history and introduction of applied building science and energy efficient construction into mainstream construction.  We get an overview of that history through his carrier and then learn about the important work Eric is aiming to accomplish with his newly minted consulting firm.  Home Innovation Strategies, which provides expert consulting services to innovators in or adjacent to the residential building markets to help successfully leverage government & national lab resources, facilitate productive connections, and make smart business decisions regarding home performance technologies and applications.  I have known Eric throughout my carrier as it also shadowed the growth and direction of Building America, EnergyStar, Indoor airPLUS, and the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home programs so it was a real pleasure to learn more of the inside story and history of these programs that have been so impactful in the building industry. Eric Werling on LinkedIn Home Innovation Strategies, LLC Building America EnergyStar for New Homes indoor airPlus DOE Zero Energy Ready Home