Homes built in 1980 are definitely in need of an energy audit if homeowners want to save money on their utility bills. Energy efficiency building codes weren’t implemented until 1993, and even today, if certain materials are installed improperly, it can greatly affect your utility bills. Use our online energy audit tool to get a general idea of what you might do with your home to lower you utility bills and make your living space more affordable.

Audits in San Francisco will usually vary by the size of a home, and some costs may be recovered if a homeowner follows through with energy efficiency upgrades. In general though, comprehensive energy audits in the San Francisco area cost around $600. On the bright side, the savings gained from an audit for the average home is around $690, depending on the energy efficiency projects a homeowner decides to take on.

More information about how energy audits work can be found in the Topics + Community section of our site.