Energy Audit

Overview

Energy auditors test how efficient your home is and where there may be potential hidden problems. The energy analysis they produce will score your home and give you a "to do" list for making smarter and greener decisions about adding insulation, and replacing furnaces, air conditioners, and other appliances.

Details

Home energy audits are diagnostic tests that identify the energy efficiency of your house. Energy auditors use specialized equipment like infrared cameras and pressure blower doors to locate air leaks and areas where there isn't enough insulation. They identify opportunities for savings, as well as increased home comfort. A home energy auditor will provide a report for you, just like a home inspection report, which recommends all the steps that can be taken to make your home more efficient. This home energy report will also give your house a score that helps you understand how efficient your house is compared to other houses like yours.

An in-home energy audit is a good idea to do before making any home improvements — like new windows, insulation, hot water heater replacements, furnace replacements and air conditioner replacements — since you'll then know what efficiency measures can go along with those major investments.

These contractors can also act as residential energy efficiency consultants, giving you advice on working with other contractors for energy efficiency and remodeling work.