A-PLUS GREEN ENERGY SERVICES originally TDR (Energy Section) was founded in 1985 by Patricia Van Guilder. In 2009 she in partnered with James Blomquist to enhance the services offered.
With over 25 years of experience in the residential, and comercial building industry, we can assist you with a unlimited variety of construction conditions.
Patricia J Van Guilder CEA CEPE NCBDC
Has been performing Energy Calculations since 1982.
A Graduate of UCSC. Specializes in all phases of residential design and construction. Plan review of construction documents for architects, engineers, builders, developers and home owners for energy compliance with current energy code in the state of California. Make recommendations on energy saving features ie windows, HVAC, materials and methods used in the construction of residential buildings. Recommend materials and methods used to make homes comfortable and environmentally safe and responsible.
CABEC California Assoc of Building Energy Consultants 20 years
CEA – Certified Energy Analyst Res #95-657
CEPE – Certified Energy Plans Examiner #5218
AIBD . NCBDC – Certified Professional Building Designer #605 26 years
James G. Blomquist CEA CEPE CA Licensed Contractor #665195 A & B, CBPCA & CHEERS HERS RATER, ICC Residential & Commercial Building Inspector, CBPCA Building Performance, Build-it-Green CGBP, Certified Energy Analyst
A graduate of Chico State University Department of Industrial Technology, Jim has spent the last 30 years expanding his skills on a vast variety of projects both commercial and residential. as a General Engineering and General Building Contractor he carries an extremely diverse background into his energy consults. eight years ago after installing the first residential wind generator in Santa Clara county his commitment to energy conservation has steadily grown. After completing his ICC Building Inspector Certifications, he was introduced to the HERS program and saw this as the place to best showcase his abilities and commitment to energy conservation. He has continued to expand his knowledge with extensive Building Performance and Green Building training
CA Licensed Contractor #665195 A & B, CBPCA & CHEERS HERS RATER, ICC Residential & Commercial Building Inspector, CBPCA Building Performance, Build-it-Green CGBP, Certified Energy Analyst
Designed and Installed 3KW Wind Generator In 2001
Selected, designed, permitted, net metering agreement with PG&E and installed a small wind system with battery backup and net metering for a ranch in Gilroy CA.
