Telemark, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamptons Luxury Homes (HLXH.PK), today announced that it has achieved Building Performance Institute (BPI) accreditation and is the first contractor in the Hamptons to achieve this accreditation.

Frank Dalene, President of Telemark, Inc., made the announcement noting: “Hamptons Luxury Homes and its subsidiaries are national leaders in the construction industry in terms of our commitment to and expertise in the areas of green-building and energy-efficient performance. We use the latest technologies to enable our clients to achieve old fashioned savings.”

BPI is a nationally recognized program that seeks to improve the energy efficiency, comfort, and safety of existing homes. “We establish goals for a client’s home, perform various tests for energy loss and then provide an analysis of the potential cost savings that can be achieved based on the recommendations that we make,” Dalene stated.

Among the services that Telemark provides to its clients in the Hamptons are:

  • The Telemark Home Energy Audit whereby a Telemark BPI certified professional conducts a Comprehensive Home Assessment to gauge the home’s current performance. Based upon the findings of this audit, specific performance goals are established and specific recommendations are made to achieve energy cost savings. Telemark goes one step further by supplying an estimate for any work required along with the corresponding energy savings. The home assessment consists of several items including blower door and draft tests to calculate air exchange and identify areas of heating and cooling loss; infrared imaging to verify hot and cold spots as well as insulation air leeks; combustion analyzers and relative humidity sensors to determine the indoor air quality and combustion safety tests to ensure that the area where the boiler and furnace are located is ideal for efficient and safe fuel combustion.
  • Telemark Service & Maintenance works directly with an estate caretaker or staff or directly with the homeowner to improve the energy efficiency, comfort, durability and safety of each home. Whether the owner lives in the home year-round or only on a seasonal basis, Telemark is able to provide 24/7 services allowing for additional inspections of the home in the event of inclement weather.
  • Telemark House Watch is a service whereby Telemark is able to inspect a house on a regular basis to detect minor issues before they become major, costly problems. Weekly inspections ensure that one’s house is operating as efficiently as possible.
  • Telemark Annual Assessment is a service in which each year the Company’s BPI-certified professionals test and provide a report on the performance of all of the property’s energy areas annually thereby providing a yearly-comparison that can show maintenance items that may be considered capital improvements to the properties. In addition, this annual assessment enables the performance of all the property’s sub-contractors to be reviewed so that the owner can be assured of competitive prices and outstanding workmanship.

Hamptons Luxury Homes and its subsidiaries are national leaders in the construction industry by becoming carbon neutral two consecutive years with a commitment to continue doing so in the future. As a result of this and awards received for green building projects, including the HGA House on Long island, the company is at the forefront of green building in the New York area. The company demonstrated this commitment to sustainable building more than three years ago when it was one of the founding members of the Hamptons Green Alliance (www.hamptonsgreenalliance.org) a consortium of contractors and tradesmen in the Hamptons committed to “green” building practices.

About Hamptons Luxury Homes

Hamptons Luxury Homes (www.hlxhomes.com) is a regional construction services company that builds and maintains custom homes, luxury vacation homes and ultra-luxury estate homes throughout the eastern end of Long Island, New York, with its principal offices located in Bridgehampton, New York. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Telemark Inc., is a nationally-recognized and award-winning ultra-luxury homebuilder. The Company maintains an industry leading reputation for construction of luxury vacation homes from foundation to completion, with values ranging up to $60 million. Hamptons Luxury Homes combines ultra-high quality materials with old-world craftsmanship to create the ultimate in luxury homes with outstanding aesthetic appeal. The Company’s other wholly-owned subsidiaries include: Telemark Service and Maintenance, Inc., which provides ongoing property management, maintenance and services; Bridgehampton Millwork, Inc., which manufactures and installs custom millwork, custom cabinetry, custom built-ins and furniture.