Comprehensive Energy Audits
The energy audit is conducted by an energy consultant who is certified by the BPI - Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst and Building Envelope professional. It’s a comprehensive home examination designed to uncover existing conditions within the home that are potentially cause homeowners to waste energy and absorb high electric bills. Our energy audit includes a diagnostic test t measuring the amount of air leakage found within the house and air conditioning system.
Some typical conditions can include:
· Insulation inadequacies & failures
· Leaks in the Air condition duct system
· Penetrations which permit air exchange and connection between the attic and exterior of the home within the conditioned space
· Room pressure imbalance and heat island that cause uneven air temperature and discomfort.
· Unsealed windows and doors
In addition will also consult with you, your energy use habits and energy bills, as well as comfort issues within the home (hot/cold rooms or low air circulation) to establish what low-cost repairs could be deployed to improve your home's performance/efficiency, lower your energy bills and improve the comfort and air quality in your home. We get you the comprehensive energy audit (Home Performance Analysis). While most firms charge from $299 - $499 to perform an audit, we complete the audit FREE to qualified homeowners.
· Detailed occupant interview and utility bill analysis to identify specific concerns
· Building envelope inspection of the thermal barrier in the attic, walls, basement and other locations
· The blower door test to locate and measure air leakage and measure natural ventilation or the “tightness” of your home
· Advanced infrared imaging analysis combined with a blower door test, to see air leakage and areas of ineffective or absent insulation
· Full inspection of heating and cooling equipment, testing for combustible gas leaks, and proper combustion appliance draft and venting
· Appliances & lighting inspection to identify opportunities for important savings and improved performance
· An indoor air quality inspection identifying mold and other indoor environmental hazards or concerns
· A user friendly report with summary of findings, analysis of building performance problems and opportunities, prioritized list of improvements
The energy audit is conducted by an energy consultant who is certified by the BPI - Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst and Building Envelope professional. It’s a comprehensive home examination designed to uncover existing conditions within the home that are potentially cause homeowners to waste energy and absorb high electric bills. Our energy audit includes a diagnostic test t measuring the amount of air leakage found within the house and air conditioning system.
Some typical conditions can include:
· Insulation inadequacies & failures
· Leaks in the Air condition duct system
· Penetrations which permit air exchange and connection between the attic and exterior of the home within the conditioned space
· Room pressure imbalance and heat island that cause uneven air temperature and discomfort.
· Unsealed windows and doors
In addition will also consult with you, your energy use habits and energy bills, as well as comfort issues within the home (hot/cold rooms or low air circulation) to establish what low-cost repairs could be deployed to improve your home's performance/efficiency, lower your energy bills and improve the comfort and air quality in your home. We get you the comprehensive energy audit (Home Performance Analysis). While most firms charge from $299 - $499 to perform an audit, we complete the audit FREE to qualified homeowners.
· Detailed occupant interview and utility bill analysis to identify specific concerns
· Building envelope inspection of the thermal barrier in the attic, walls, basement and other locations
· The blower door test to locate and measure air leakage and measure natural ventilation or the “tightness” of your home
· Advanced infrared imaging analysis combined with a blower door test, to see air leakage and areas of ineffective or absent insulation
· Full inspection of heating and cooling equipment, testing for combustible gas leaks, and proper combustion appliance draft and venting
· Appliances & lighting inspection to identify opportunities for important savings and improved performance
· An indoor air quality inspection identifying mold and other indoor environmental hazards or concerns
· A user friendly report with summary of findings, analysis of building performance problems and opportunities, prioritized list of improvements