Educating the residential building industry to increase the number of energy (and water) efficient homes built in the United States each year.
Meet our President
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Daran Wastchak’s journey into energy efficiency began over 25 years ago with a mission to solve real-world problems plaguing homeowners: rooms that didn’t heat or cool properly, sky-high utility bills, and unhealthy indoor environments. Armed with a passion for building science, he transformed these challenges into opportunities, training thousands of professionals to create homes that are more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable.
In 1999, he founded D.R. Wastchak, LLC, leading innovative projects like the ENERGY STAR for Homes program in Phoenix. Over two decades, his team certified over 67,000 ENERGY STAR homes, earning national recognition, including the EPA’s Partner of the Year award.
Daran’s impact extends beyond homes. A seasoned educator and speaker, he has shared his expertise through articles, university lectures, and national conferences, inspiring professionals across the industry. Today, as President of Learning Edge, LLC, he continues to shape the future of energy-efficient construction, blending technical mastery with a passion for empowering others.
“Daran brings an outstanding amount of experience and knowledge to the subject matter and includes lots of real-world examples. He's an outstanding presenter—clear, concise, easy to understand.”
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 -Tom Abraham Fulton Homes Corporation |
Our Core Values
At Learning Edge, LLC we strive to provide entertaining, relevant, and affordable energy (and water) efficiency education while upholding our core values.
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Authenticity
We always strive for honesty and sincerity in everything we do.
Insatiable Thirst for Knowledge
We never stop learning and growing and applying that knowledge to our programs.
Positive Mental Attitude
We approach every day with a positive, can do outlook.Â
Constant Improvement
We don't settle for good enough are always looking for a better way.Â
Initiative
We don't wait to be told what needs to be done. We’re proactive and innovate.
Our Partners
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