Philosophy

The Zia Energy Co, LC(ZE)  In Process of Being Updated

Philosophy: Constructing and renovating buildings using Energy Efficient and Sustainable(Green) applications should be approached utilizing common sense in combination with economic justification-reality.  This economic justification has to be based on evaluating a building over time, not solely initial cost.  No matter the building program applied, LEED, Energy Star, HERS ratings or the myriad of other local and national programs, the planning process begins with the application of Cost Effective, Common Sense, Energy Efficient methods-then practically applied Sustainable(Green) systems and materials. 

“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” John Wooden

Objective: To create energy efficient, healthy, sustainable buildings and homes applying Cost Effective, Common Sense, Energy Efficient-Green (CECSEE-Green) applications.

“The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.” Alan Saporta-American musician

Purpose: Apply experience, knowledge, practicality and proven building systems, while continually evaluating practical uses for evolving theory, in assisting Military and Government Contracting Businesses, General Contractors, Developers, Building Owners, , Affordable Housing Providers, Builders, Sub-Contractors and Redevelopment agencies.  The goal is to encourage the use of– understanding and pre-planning–as opposed to–no understanding and re-active  planning. The mission is get tighter, healthier, sustainable, energy efficient buildings built-profitably–by applying  common sense and realistic costing in order to prevent economic disasters(business failures) and building failures all from losing their shirt in these evolving applications.   The transition from theory to field application is a danger zone rewarding caution and planning.

“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” John Wooden

Putting First things First:  The Thermal Envelope: Without improving the thermal envelope to recognized minimal leakage standards, the application of additional sustainable and high performance technologies is a waste of money.  “I don’t have a problem with using energy, I have a problem with wasting energy” Joe Lstiburek, Pre-Eminant, Realistic Building Scientist.  All initial planning focus has to be on the most cost effective system application known to man:  The tightening of the Thermal Envelope.

“Energy Efficiency means delivering an improved level of service, or at least service at the same level-with less energy use.  Investments in energy efficiency  typically earn several times more than any other kind of investment.” David Goldstein-Author of Invisible Energy

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“Energy Efficiency while invisible, reveals itself monthly on a utility bill.”  Builder Bob–Zia Energy Co., LC

• "Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results"-Einstein

• "The question should be, is it worth trying to do, not can it be done." Allard Lowenstein"

• "Doing nothing is very hard to do ... you never know when you're finished."--Leslie Nielsen

  "The most effective way to do it, is to do it."--Amelia Earhart

  "In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."--Theodore Roosevelt

  "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."--Winston Churchill

  "There's no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit." Ronald Reagan

"There are no gains without pains." --Benjamin Franklin