History

Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems, Inc., (GWS) opened its doors in 1977 under the direction of Tracy Bass. Bass is currently the President of the Eastern Region of GWS located in North Carolina. He adapted NASA's radiant barrier to residential home construction to update and refine residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. In 1986, Smart House Consultants, under the direction of new owner Kelly Parker, P.E., joined GWS to develop nationwide dealerships. These dealerships made this technology and knowledge available to homes in any climate region. In 1996, the Western region was established in Oklahoma and Parker became the President of Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems, Inc.

In 1994, Kelly Parker, PE worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop the first Builder Option Packages (BOPs) for the Energy Star Program. GWS helped pioneer the use of blower door technology in performance testing of homes, which is the cornerstone of the Energy Star Program. GWS became the first provider for the Energy Star Program in the States of Texas and Oklahoma. The company was recognized in 1997 by the Environmental Protection Agency as the first nationwide program for the construction of Energy Star Homes.

GWS, Inc. has evolved into one of the nation's leading firms specializing in Energy Efficiency Engineering and Building Science Consulting. GWS provides building science, engineering and inspections for both Energy Star and the new IRC/IECC Energy Code as well as other National Programs. To support builders in these programs, GWS has also developed one of the most comprehensive and intensive Construction and Sales Training Programs in the country. GWS also provides Marketing and Sales Support including national awards programs and utility incentive program support. The firm currently service markets in Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, Alabama, Michigan and Georgia.

As a result of the firm's constant pursuit of goals and top-quality services provided to our builders, GWS has been the recipient of several national and state awards. In 1993, the firm won the State of Oklahoma Energy Odyssey Award 2001 for residential energy conservation project of the year, the only award given statewide. GWS is the only Provider for the Energy Star Program to be awarded the coveted Partner of the Year award in 2001, 2003 and 2005. GWS also received awards from the EPA for Outstanding Achievement in 2002, 2003 and 2004. GWS also been instrumental in helping builders win four Energy Value Housing Awards from the National Association of Builder