Mission
The purpose of Informed Energy Decisions is to detect energy
and water waste in buildings, recommend solutions based on current
building science, and assist clients in administering best-practice solutions.
Our Company
Founded in 2003 by Cappy Kidd and John Porterfield, Informed
Energy Decisions is a leader in the Chicago area because
of our experience, expertise and integrity.
We are independent of proprietary products and services. When
recommending a course of action, we offer all viable options to
our clients and receive no commission from providers.
Informed Energy Decisions is a member
of the US Green Building Council, the Illinois Association of
Energy Raters and partner of the EPA’s Energy Star™ program. Our
team keeps up-to-date with the industry by continuous training
and attending professional building science conferences across
the United States.
With decades of combined experience, the staff at Informed
Energy Decisions will ensure that you have thorough reports
and great customer service for the energy-saving service you
need.
Staff
Cappy Kidd, Founder:
Cappy comes to Informed Energy with years of experience as a carpenter,
building contractor, and more recently as a state-licensed home
inspector. Quite the well-rounded professional, Cappy has worked in industrial and
building trades since his youth, including as a licensed Stationary Engineer at a major hospital complex in Manhattan; in HVAC design, assembly and maintenance project administration; and building energy performance. Cappy's a LEED Accredited
Professional, a RESNET certified energy rater, and holds a
degree in Environmental Control Technology. Cappy serves on the
board of the Illinois Association of Energy Raters, has instructed at the Illinois Inspector Training Institute and currently teaches at Wright College.
John Porterfield, Founder:
John brings to the firm his vast knowledge of building science. He has
degrees in architecture and economics, over three decades'
experience in home energy performance,, and was a pioneer of infrared
scan and air leakage diagnostics for buildings in the Chicago
area. John served on the Working Group for the Chicago
Energy Code for four years and has been an instructor of energy
classes at the School of Architecture of the University of
Illinois Chicago, Moraine Valley Community College, and Wright
College. He also has a few publications under his belt including
How-to House Doctor
(University of Illinois Regents, 1982, 321pages) and has
contributed to the Home Retrofit Manual (Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1980) and Mechanical Systems Retrofit Manual (VNR, 1984). Oh,
and he is a RESNET certified energy rater as well.
Aaron Lund, Energy
Analyst:
Aaron has experience in
construction and environmental consulting.
He has conducted environmental assessments and asbestos
inspections on a variety of facilities throughout the Midwest.
His professional experience includes in-depth
environmental studies of homes, large commercial high rises, and
industrial complexes.
He is a student in the Building Energy Technology program
at Wilbur Wright College.
Currently, Aaron’s main preoccupation is trying to escape
from the office. You
can help him by calling to schedule an energy audit.
Carlos Mercado, Commercial Energy Associate:
A recent graduate of Antioch College with a degree in
Mathematics, Carlos enjoys solving problems.
Cheryl Pomeroy, Ph.D, Energy Analyst:
Cheryl has an eclectic background, befitting the daughter of a marine scientist
raised on Sapelo Island, Georgia. It begins with a Ph.D. in
Cultural Anthropology, received after fieldwork in Highland
Ecuador in the early 1980s; followed by 15 years as a union
carpenter in Chicago, becoming a journeyman in 1994, and ending
with a career as a licensed home inspector working for her own
company in Oak Park, IL, since 2004. She has been working and
training part-time with John Porterfield and Cappy Kidd since
2005 and is RESNET certified. She has one daughter in college.
Ross Neag,
Energy Analyst:
A graduate of Miami University in Ohio, Ross was principal for eight years of a real properties firm for investment, brokerage and home renovations. Now a licensed home inspector with his own company and a certified RESNET energy rater, he brings a winning way to our residential energy surveys.
Hilary J. Mitchell,
Office Manager:
Graduate of Millikin University’s School of Music, Hilary
somehow ended up with Informed Energy Decisions in June of 2008.
She is our office manager, keeping track of finances,
editing documents, and scheduling our clients.
Claudia Hommel,
Advisor to the Staff:
When Claudia is not otherwise engaged as cabaret and concert singer, we get to use her archival, editing and organizational skills in the office. To see her on stage is to love her. www.cabaret-paree.com
