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Did you miss out on the record low mortgage interest rates of 2020 and 2021? For one reason or the other, many of us did. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-you-could-save-on-your-mortgage-interest) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/GettingToKnowUsbigger.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-chuck-pfeiffer) ### [Getting to Know Us: Chuck Pfeiffer, Enercept Regional Sales Manager](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-chuck-pfeiffer) From farming to selling yachts, find out how Chuck Pfeiffer's vast experience led him down the path to selling Enercept SIPs. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-chuck-pfeiffer) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/IMG_1604.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/seven-unique-projects-using-enercept-sips) ### [Seven Unique Projects Using Enercept SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/seven-unique-projects-using-enercept-sips) Each year Enercept participates in the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Building Excellence Awards. Here are the seven projects Enercept submitted for 2021 ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/seven-unique-projects-using-enercept-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/betz%204.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/who-ya-gonna-call) ### [Who Ya Gonna Call?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/who-ya-gonna-call) The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has recently been published. Many builders and building related groups are concerned about the effect the adoption of this model code will have on the building ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/who-ya-gonna-call) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/IMG_3535.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-is-a-continuous-building-envelope-why-is-it-important) ### [What is a Continuous Insulation Building Envelope? Why is it Important?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-is-a-continuous-building-envelope-why-is-it-important) If you are looking for energy efficiency and a comfortable indoor temperature in your next home, look for these features before you build. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-is-a-continuous-building-envelope-why-is-it-important) [![GettingToKnowUsbigger](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/GettingToKnowUsbigger.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-dawn-gehrke-rsm) ### [Getting to Know Us: Dawn Gehrke, Enercept Regional Sales Manager](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-dawn-gehrke-rsm) Enercept’s Regional Sales Manager, Dawn Gehrke, has over 25 years in the sales industry, but talking with customers about Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) has become her new passion. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-dawn-gehrke-rsm) [![Enercept Explains Logo](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Enercept%20Explains%20Logo.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-is-r-value) ### [Enercept Explains: What is R-Value?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-is-r-value) When we talk about Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), the term R-value inevitably enters the conversation. A wall is R-19, a roof is R-30 – what does this mean? [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-is-r-value) [![solar-panel-array-1794514_1920](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/solar-panel-array-1794514_1920.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-building-green) ### [What Makes a Building 'Green'?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-building-green) It's a buzzword we've heard for decades – go 'green.' We’ve been encouraged to plant trees, recycle, cut back on water usage, walk or use public transportation when possible – the list goes on and continues to grow as ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-building-green) [![going to greenbuild](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/going%20to%20greenbuild.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/greenbuild-2018-get-your-free-pass-here) ### [Greenbuild 2018 - Thank you for your interest](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/greenbuild-2018-get-your-free-pass-here) IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND GREAT TO MEET THOSE WHO ATTENDED As a new USGBC Silver member, Enercept was thrilled to be part of the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - 2018 held at Chicago's McCormick Place ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/greenbuild-2018-get-your-free-pass-here) [![usgbc-member-logo](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/usgbc-member-logo.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/lets-build-a-greener-future-enercept-joins-usgbc) ### [Let's Build a Greener Future – Enercept Teams Up With USGBC](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/lets-build-a-greener-future-enercept-joins-usgbc) ENERCEPT IS A PROUD U.S.G.B.C. SILVER MEMBER Established SIPs manufacturer reinforces its commitment to green building Enercept, a long-time manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) is pleased to announce its ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/lets-build-a-greener-future-enercept-joins-usgbc) [![24172938_1992771344338781_8094706917121001036_o](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/24172938_1992771344338781_8094706917121001036_o.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/eco-friendly-architect-inspired-sip-homes) ### [Eco-Friendly Architect-inspired SIP Homes](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/eco-friendly-architect-inspired-sip-homes) Why Many Architects Are Turning To SIPs From to an Urban Aspiration in Edmond, OK to an Open Prairie Home in ND or a Palm-Springs Inspired Home is Savage, MN Structural Insulated Panels are filling a void and making ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/eco-friendly-architect-inspired-sip-homes) [![bagley6](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/bagley6.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sustainable-building-earth-day-every-day-0) ### [Enercept Sustainable Building; Earth Day Every Day](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sustainable-building-earth-day-every-day-0) At Enercept Green Is Not Just A Color, It's A Better Way to Build Saving Time, Saving Money, Saving the Environment Spring is the perfect time of the year to celebrate Earth Day. As the days get longer, the song birds ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sustainable-building-earth-day-every-day-0) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/co2-1076818__180.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-a-greener-way-to-build) ### [SIPS - A Greener Way to Build](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-a-greener-way-to-build) Enercept manufactures a variety of Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) for virtually any construction need. Enercept strives to educate builders, architects, developers, appraisers, engineers and the general ... 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