AAE About Us
Anchors Aweigh Energy, LLC (AAE) is a disabled veteran owned small business which provides building science training, third party inspection services and energy auditing services.
Building Science Training: AAE provides subject matter expert services to the investor owned utilities aiding in the development, delivery and support of training focused on updating stakeholders on California Title 24 Part 6 energy code requirements. AAE provides most of the content and training to help update local building department permit technicians, plan checkers, and building inspectors on the ongoing changes with the energy code. AAE conducts contractor training with a focus on code requirements and installation technique’s for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractors. AAE also provides building science training to help candidates prepare for most of the national building science certifications which are required to participate in utility incentive programs.
Third Party Inspection Services: AAEs field verification and diagnostic testing helps customers meet California’s energy code requirements. AAE has performed 1000’s of verifications on all types of homes which has given us the experience necessary to perform only the testing which is required while suggesting pragmatic solutions when things don’t go as planned. BEWARE of the “Pass the first time” or “We provide the permit and HERS testing”! Promises like this are against the HERS code of ethics and show the person you are hiring is not there to make sure your home complies with the energy code, they are there to make money off your inspection. AAE is going to perform the verification according to the standard and will not sacrifice integrity due to pressure from the installing contractor (or builder, real estate agent, ect). If you don’t choose AAE, make sure you do choose a company who perform the testing, not “sell you more paper”.
Energy Auditing and Design: Are your energy bills more than $250 a month for a 2,000 square foot home?Did you just buy a new construction home and have your energy bills double compared to the old inefficient home you left? Did someone just knock on your door and tell you your roof is perfect for a solar system and they will lower your “energy” bills FOR FREE? Did you get a flyer promising huge energy savings by installing a whole house fan? Are you building a new home and want to build it right the first time? Did you get a shock in your energy bill when you were switched from tiers to time of use? If any of these topics are in your mind then you need to put the experience of AAE to work for you. Don’t wait until final to realize you won’t get a certificate of occupancy for your dream home! Don’t sign that contract for solar if your duct system is disconnected in the attic! Don’t commit to a 20 year contract (and payments) with five minutes of information when a weeks’ worth data collection would have given you the facts you need to see you probably don’t need solar. Give us a call so we can help you make a decision based on facts, not glossy promises from a sales person.
The staff at AAE has spent thousands of hours in the field performing inspection or verification on projects ranging from a high rise residential rehabilitation to performing indoor air quality verifications on micro homes. The nature of verification work means the staff of AAE spends much of their time at customers’ homes and businesses. AAE has built a brand based on their positive attitude, professional appearance and unparalleled industry knowledge. The discipline, attention to detail, and pride of service gleaned from military experience has been carried through to the operations of AAE for the benefit of our customers.
AAE currently has two HERS raters who are certified through both CalCERTS and CHEERS and maintain all the necessary certifications to perform any HERS verification for residential or non-residential new construction or alteration which can be used for compliance credit in California. Additionally, AAE’s staff also maintains solar verification and special energy program verification certification for the New Solar Homes Program, Energy Star Homes, and Federal Tax Credits. The staff at AAE have attained many certifications through organizations such as Building Performance Institute and National Comfort Institute. The staff keep these certifications and their knowledge of the industry up to date by continually attending training any time they are not in the field.
The staff of AAE contains experienced instructors with extensive class room and field training experience. AAE staff use this training experience along with our extensive code knowledge daily to educate both the contractors whose work we are inspecting and the home owner or customer who requires third party verification. AAE personnel are frequently relied upon to interpret code and explain requirements in terms which are understood by individuals of any education level or trade.
AAE is known in the industry as a reliable partner able to work with all the different parties involved with construction projects to come up with pragmatic solutions which are reasonable and actionable.
Open: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday by appointment
Contact us: 858-254-1189
We cover ALL of Southern California!
