ENERGY AUDITING

A professional energy assessment can provide you a roadmap to saving money

and improving the comfort of your home.

Home energy assessments are conducted by professionals that have industry

accepted credentials.  Professional energy assessments generally go into detail

to assess your home's energy use. The energy assessor will do a room-by-room

examination of the residence, as well as a thorough examination of past utility

bills. Many professional energy assessments will include a blower door test and a

thermographic scan. Assessors may use equipment to detect sources of energy

loss, such as blower doors, infrared cameras, furnace efficiency meters, and

surface thermometers. 

Through the process, the home assessor will gather information and produce a

report including characterizations of your home and action you can take to

reduce your home's energy use while increasing comfort of the living space. 

Common recommendations often include:

• Conduct whole-home air sealing to reduce air leakage and drafts
• Add insulations to your home's attic, foundation, or walls to prevent heat loss.
• Seal and insulate ducts in unconditioned spaces
• Remove or repair any parts of the home with internal moisture or mold to improve air quality and reduce deterioration.
• Improve the efficiency of heating, cooling, and hot water equipment.
• Install home ventilation, smart thermostats, LEDs, smart power strips,
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ENERGY STAR appliances, solar PV, an electric vehicle charger, and

other efficient technologies that improve home performance.

The right mix of improvements to your home will depend on the age and quality

of current equipment, the local climate, and your home energy goals.  The first

step to determining the appropriate combination and size of equipment for your

home is getting a professional assessment.