About John Farruggia
John Farruggia is Programs Director and a BPI-certified (BPI-BA1) energy auditor at Standard. He helps homeowners in qualifying for the EmPower+ energy assistance program. John joined the company is 2018 as an energy auditor and has helped homeowners and renters across the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region save hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy costs.
R-Value in Home Insulation
What is a pirate’s favorite letter? “Arrrr,” of course. On a serious note, not grasping the importance of R-value when choosing insulation could leave you feeling like you’re walking the… Continue Reading
How to Finance Energy Efficiency Improvements
Loans for energy efficiency improvements help make upgrades accessible to homeowners and renters alike. Replacing, adding, and upgrading insulation and installing energy-efficient appliances can make a tremendous difference. For homeowners… Continue Reading
How to Find and Seal Air Leaks in Your Home
Air leaks can waste anywhere from 25% to 40% of your home’s heating and cooling power. That’s a substantial amount of energy and money essentially blown out the window. Additionally,… Continue Reading
Consider Replacing Your Gas Furnace with a Heat Pump
The potential harm gas stoves could be doing to human health has featured prominently in news headlines in the past few months. Chatter about banning the production of gas stoves… Continue Reading
How Do I Know If I Have a Furnace or Boiler?
Furnaces and boilers are among the most common home heating systems, and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. For many homeowners, the terms seem interchangeable. But it’s important… Continue Reading
Benefits of Insulating Your Three-Season Room
Three-season rooms can be an excellent way to extend a home’s living space and your enjoyment of natural surroundings. Unfortunately, these upgraded versions of patio enclosures often lack adequate insulation.… Continue Reading
Why Does My House Feel Colder Than It Should?
Cold winter winds can make anyone uncomfortable, especially if it’s making your house cold. If the thermostat is set to a comfortable, toasty temperature, but it’s still cold inside, several… Continue Reading
What Is the Life Expectancy of HVAC Systems?
Installing, replacing, or upgrading an HVAC system is a significant investment that is necessary to maintain the comfort and energy efficiency of your property. Standard has provided expert sales, installation,… Continue Reading