Specializing in energy conservation for both residential and commercial properties across Virginia.

Efficiency That Pays Off For You and Your Community

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Who We Work With

We partner with a wide range of clients—from individual homeowners to utility program administrators—to deliver meaningful energy savings and program compliance.

    • Single-family homeowners

    • Renters (with landlord approval)

    • Income-qualified households eligible for no-cost upgrades

    • Affordable housing property owners and management companies (LIHTC, HUD-assisted, etc.)

    • Market-rate apartment owners and managers

    • Mixed-income housing developments

    • Community-based organizations participating in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    • Housing-focused nonprofits and energy equity groups

    • Utility companies administering rebate and weatherization programs

    • Third-party implementers and program managers (IQ and market rate programs)

    • Energy efficiency networks and program partnerships

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What People Are Saying

“Withougth hesitation I can highly recoomend SBE. I have known Rich as a colleague in the industry for over 10 years. We used them for over $500K in contracts this year.”

— Adam Letcher, The Fifth Fuel of Virginia, LLC

Working with the SBE team was smooth, professional, and genuinely enjoyable. I appreciated how clearly they communicated each step and how responsive they were throughout the process. The results exceeded expectations, and I’d gladly recommend SBE to others.

— Nadra Yohannes, South Pointe Landing Apartments

We had a pretty big project and everything went perfectly. SBE is one of the most professional contractors I have worked with.

— Milan Djordjevic, England Run North Apartments

FAQ’S

  •  A blower door test measures how airtight a building is. We install a temporary fan in an exterior door to depressurize the home, which helps us identify air leaks around windows, doors, ducts, and other penetrations. The test gives a reading in CFM (cubic feet per minute), which helps us determine how much sealing is needed to improve energy efficiency and indoor comfort.

  • Utility rebate programs, like those offered by Dominion Energy Virginia, provide financial incentives for installing energy-saving upgrades. We help you navigate the program requirements, select qualifying equipment, complete the necessary documentation, and ensure the upgrades are eligible for reimbursement.

  •  We work on a wide range of residential and commercial properties, including single-family homes, multifamily apartment buildings, and new construction. We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of homeowners, builders, and property owners.

  •  We start by assessing your property’s current energy performance, often through an energy audit or blower door test. Based on those results and your goals (cost savings, rebate eligibility, comfort improvements), we recommend the most effective upgrades.

  •  Yes. We provide timestamped photos, model/serial number documentation, and inspection-ready reports as required by most utility rebate programs. We ensure your upgrades are fully documented and compliant so you can receive the maximum incentive.

  • Yes. We offer financing options for qualifying projects to help spread out the cost of energy efficiency upgrades. This can be especially helpful when combining multiple improvements like HVAC replacement, duct sealing, and insulation.

  • Any homeowner or renter may be eligible—as long as the person responsible for the utility bill meets the income requirements set by state and utility programs.

    We work with:

    • Market rate & affordable multifamily properties (LIHTC, HUD-assisted, etc.)

    • Single-family homes

    • Renters and landlords

    • Nonprofits and community developers

  • Eligibility is based on household income and utility bill account holder—not whether you rent or own the home. If the household meets the income guidelines, you may qualify for free upgrades through state or utility-sponsored programs.

    We can quickly pre-screen your eligibility and help submit any required documents to program implementers for verification

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