Jason W. Dion
Building Performance Consultant

Twenty years in the field. Multiple BPI certifications. A Project Management Professional credential. And a single commitment: working entirely for the homeowner, with zero financial ties to any contractor or equipment brand.

BPI Building Analyst Professional BPI AC & Heat Pump Professional Project Management Professional (PMP) EPA 608 Universal NYSERDA Qualified Contractor Blower Door Certified Former Licensed Home Inspector
Career Timeline
Apollo Heating — Early career HVAC installation and service work in residential and light commercial applications
Grasshopper Heating & Cooling — Advanced systems work; deepened expertise in equipment sizing and system performance
Standard HVAC — Project-level experience across complex residential and commercial installs; began building science focus
Dandelion Geothermal — Geothermal system design, installation oversight, and homeowner education; NYSERDA program integration
InSite Home Inspections LLC — Licensed home inspector; blower door testing; energy efficiency diagnostics across the Capital Region
InSite Advantage (Present) — Independent HVAC and building performance consultancy serving Capital Region homeowners

Built from 20 Years Inside the Industry

Jason Dion grew up around construction and developed an early instinct for how buildings work — not just the systems inside them, but the whole picture. That perspective carried him through two decades working across the HVAC industry, from installation crews at Apollo Heating to geothermal project management at Dandelion, and eventually into home inspection and building performance testing under InSite Home Inspections LLC.

Along the way, Jason accumulated something rare: a credential combination that crosses the lines most professionals stay behind. He's a BPI-certified Building Analyst and HVAC professional, a Project Management Professional, and a former licensed home inspector with documented blower door testing experience. He's worked the contractor side, the inspection side, and the customer side. He knows how each of them thinks.

That perspective is exactly what InSite Advantage is built on. Jason saw the same pattern repeat itself in home after home — contractors sizing equipment for margin, not performance; rebates left unclaimed because the paperwork was confusing; homeowners signing contracts without anyone in their corner who understood what the numbers actually meant.

He decided to be that person.

A Handyman's Instincts. An Engineer's Rigor.

Jason's background doesn't stop at HVAC. He's a former residential construction contractor, handyman, and landscaper who knows what quality installation looks like — and what cutting corners looks like. When he walks a jobsite during installation oversight, he's not reading from a checklist. He knows what he's looking at.

His comfort diagnostics go beyond the obvious. Using blower door tests to measure air infiltration and building tightness, duct assessment tools, and Manual J load calculation software, Jason finds the reasons a room runs hot or cold, why one zone never reaches setpoint, and why your system cycles on and off every few minutes. Problems that have gone undiagnosed for years often have straightforward solutions — if you know where to look.

When He's Not in the Field

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Julie
Wife
Casey, 11
Oldest
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Austin, 8
Youngest
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Lacey, 13
Dog — Unimpressed by Deadlines

Jason is a Schenectady native who is deeply invested in the Capital Region community. When he's not diagnosing duct work or reviewing contractor proposals, you'll find him with his family somewhere in the 518 — likely somewhere Lacey has already decided is her spot on the couch.

Why Independent Advocacy Matters

Every dollar Jason earns comes directly from homeowners — not from contractor referrals, equipment brands, or installation commissions. That structure isn't an accident. It's the foundation everything else is built on.

Zero Conflicts of Interest

Jason accepts no referral fees, equipment commissions, or contractor incentives — ever. His recommendations are always based on what's right for your home and your budget.

Science-Based Recommendations

Every sizing decision, every equipment recommendation, and every rebate strategy is grounded in building science and verified data — not gut feeling, not brand loyalty.

Complete Transparency

Jason explains every recommendation in plain language. You'll always know what's being proposed, why it's being proposed, and what alternatives exist — no jargon, no pressure.

Accountability Through Commissioning

Jason doesn't hand off a design and disappear. He verifies that what was installed matches what was specified — and that it performs the way it was designed to perform.

Long-Term Relationship, Not a One-Time Transaction

Jason's monthly and annual plans exist because HVAC decisions don't end at installation. He's available when your system needs attention, when you get a second proposal, and when rebate windows open.

Qualification Summary

BPI Building Analyst Professional Active
BPI AC & Heat Pump Professional Active
BPI Building Science Principles Active
Project Management Professional (PMP) Active
EPA 608 Universal Active
NYSERDA Qualified Contractor Active
Licensed Home Inspector (NY) — InSite Home Inspections LLC Former

20 Years of Expertise — Entirely on Your Side

Let's talk about your home, your system, and what it actually takes to get it right.

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