The Benefits of a Home Energy Audit

Think of an energy audit as a wellness check for your house.

Every home has hidden inefficiencies that impact comfort, safety, and long-term value. The result of an audited house is a more comfortable, healthier, and energy-efficient home that reduces waste without sacrificing comfort.

An energy audit brings all the testing together- blower door, duct blaster, ventilation, and thermal imaging. This helps prevent costly damage and uncovers new information by detecting air leaks, ventilation concerns, insulation gaps, and moisture problems before they escalate. It ensures your mechanical systems, appliances, and building shell are working together efficiently, and it provides a professional report you can use for insurance, resale, or future planning.

Energy Audit- Predicted Savings and Return on Investment

An energy audit provides a proposed scope of work that is prioritized by what will deliver the greatest benefit in energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. The report includes predicted savings and a Savings-to-Investment Ratio (SIR) for each measure, helping you understand the cost-effectiveness of every recommendation. Any upgrade with an SIR above 1.0 is considered a good investment, as it is expected to pay for itself over its life cycle through energy savings.

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