Air Sealing and Ventilation – Questions and Answers
How can you prevent condensation on windows?
Condensation happens when water vapor in the air turns in to ...
Answered by: Vesta Home Performance Retrofitting
How can we prevent drafts in a home with no floor insulation?
Without knowing the specifics of your home, I'll try to ...
Answered by: Spectrum Infrared Solutions, LLC
How do I find out why heat and a/c escape top floors?
The best way to find out why the top floor is ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
Is there a program with rebates for weather stripping or air sealing in CA?
My best advice is, if you live within the SMUD service ...
Answered by: Air Tek Home Performance
In Sacramento County, CA, there are several programs currently offering rebates ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
Are there energy efficient window rebates for National Grid customers in NY?
National Grid offers a variety of rebates for its gas customers ...
Answered by: GreenHomes America
Yes, there is a $10 per window, up to 50 windows ...
Answered by: New York Homeowners Construction Co. LLC
How do I get an energy audit?
An energy audit generally costs a few hundred dollars and if ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
Does insulating our attic qualify for a rebate in King County, Washington?
In King County, WA, you may be eligible for insulation rebates ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
How do you apply for the federal energy efficiency tax credits?
The renewable energy credit is equal to 30 percent of the ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
Why is one room hotter than the others in my Las Vegas home?
There are many potential reasons for why some rooms are hotter ...
Answered by: Distinct ENERGY Performance
Preparing for the next heat wave in Washington, D.C.
In order to have a comfortable and affordable summer, figure out ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
Will adding insulation to my Idaho home help cool down the upstairs?
Generally speaking, adding insulation to a home in Idaho alone does ...
Answered by: Ecohomes
How do you seal up your home and keep a healthy living enviroment without using too much energy?
The answer in a one word is "control."
I just wish ...
Answered by: Trius Home Performance
Would a whole-house fan be a good investment for a two story home in California?
A Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system would be a good investment ...
Answered by: Rising Design & Construction
Does sealing ductwork make sense for ducts that are situated in the joists?
There are two main reasons for sealing ductwork in a home ...
Answered by: Burnham Insulation
If the ducts are inside the envelope of the house, any ...
Answered by: Evergreen Home Heating and Energy
I'm concerned about indoor air quality in my home.
Great Question! The problem... levels of indoor air pollutants can often ...
Answered by: EnergySavvy.com
I've gotten windows, insulation and everything. And it's still drafty and cold!
The amount of glass on the main level might be contributing ...
Answered by: Midwest Energy Audits, Inc.
How can I make my Minneapolis house more energy efficient?
The first step is to determine your existing utility costs for ...
Answered by: Affordable Energy Solutions, Inc.
How should I insulate my partially floored attic and should I remove debris?
Debris in attics is very common. Everything does have an R-value ...
Answered by: Faison Energy Solutions
If you are strictly wanting to use batting, laying it perpendicular ...
Answered by: Simply Sustainable