I was planning to install a wind turbine energy system, but my Tulsa utility company recommended that I have an energy audit first. Will it really make a difference whether or not I get the audit?

Homeowner in Tulsa, OK (Posted on April 26, 2010)

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An energy audit in your Tulsa home can actually make a big difference in a few different ways. The first way is that it may help you use less energy, which in turn will allow you to purchase a smaller and therefore less expensive system. Additionally, if you’re going to make a big investment like a wind turbine, you can sometimes get more bang for your buck from less expensive measures.

It’s also important to remember that the wind isn’t always blowing, which means you may still have to purchase energy on windless days. On the other hand, you’ll occasionally create more energy than you need on windy days, which your utility will buy back from you to balance out the windless days. Again, having a more energy-efficient home will maximize the amount of energy you sell back to your utility.

Energy audits in the Tulsa area typically cost around $300 to $500. However, the average homeowners can save around $700 every year by making their home more energy efficient. For an idea of what an auditor may suggest for your home, check out our online energy audit tool.


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