Home Comfort & Performance
*Why does my home use so much energy?
*Will the new home I'm purchasing be an energy hog?
*How can I improve my home's air and moisture control? Reduce dust, moisture, mold, drafts?
*Why is my home cold and drafty?
*How much insulation does my home need?
*Will new windows save me money on my energy bills?
*Why is my home still cold and drafty even after adding insulation and/or new windows?
Reducing Energy Costs
*What low-cost measures can I take to save money on energy bills and make my home more comfortable?
*Which energy improvement measures are the most cost-effective? Which retrofit strategies are best for me?
Environmental Stewardship
*How can I reduce the environmental impact of my energy, transportation, and lifestyle choices?
Our energy efficiency consultations are designed to provide information on current technologies, building strategies, products and ideas for helping you reduce your energy use and costs. The following is a brief explanation of some basic components of our energy efficiency consulting services.
Home Energy Audit
- On site visual evaluation of your home's structure, insulation, heating & cooling systems, water heating system, windows, doors, major appliances, lighting, and other related items.
- Blower Door test using a calibrated fan system designed to identify air leaks and determine the proper amount of ventilation needed for your home. May include a separate Duct Blaster test to identify dominant duct leakage?
- Computer generated report itemizing opportunities to save energy, and increase comfort specific to your home and circumstance. The report will show what needs to be done, an estimated cost, and the expected savings, giving you the ability to consider the cost-effectiveness of each suggested improvement.
Blower Door Test
- On site visual evaluation of your home's structure.
- Blower Door test using a calibrated fan system designed to identify air leaks and determine the proper amount of natural ventilation needed for your home. May include a separate Duct Blower test to identify dominant duct leakage.
- Identification of hidden air leak areas.
- Recommendations on sealing air leaks.
Insulation Evaluation
- Visual evaluation of home's insulation
- Recommendations on improving quality, location, insulation value, and type.
Window Evaluation
- Visual evaluation of home's windows
- Recommendations on improving weatherstripping, caulking, insulation value, and replacement
Electric Usage Evaluation
- Inventory of your home's electrical appliances and lighting
- Evaluation of usage and electric bill
- Recommendations on reducing electric usage and hot water
- Home Energy Audit
- Electric Usage Evaluation
- System Selection & Sizing
|
