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Home Energy Audits.

Today is has never been more important to reduce our energy usage and live greener. The more energy we use the more carbon we create to produce that energy. A typical single family home over 10 years old can waste up to 25% of the energy it consumes. The goal of this service is to inform homeowners on ways to make their homes use less energy, lower utility bills, lower energy usage, and help save our planet. When a home is energy efficient you feel more comfortable in the home. The systems do not have to work as hard to maintain that comfort level saving energy. At the same time reducing ware and tear on the systems in the home. And you will have the peace-of-mind knowing your doing your part for a greener future. We as humans need to take these steps to ensure a livable plant for our grandchildren’s, grandchildren.

The Home Energy Audit is a certified energy inspection of the property to inform you on the many ways you can reduce the energy usage of the home. By having a certified energy inspector thoroughly go over the home and check all the energy using systems collecting data for the report. The information collected is entered into the reporting system. The report is generated and gives detailed information on the recommendations. The report includes for each recommendation the estimated usage before and after correction. The estimated cost and pay back time for each item. And the estimated savings after the corrections are made. The Home Tune-Up reporting is the most detailed and comprehensive energy inspection reporting system you can find.

Are you getting ready to list your home? Has your home been on the market for a long time? After and energy audit your home will shine above the others. One of the most commonly asked questions by a potential home buyer is “How much are the utility bills?” Now you can show them this home is a green home and that utility bills are low. This is an extremely good pro when comparing homes side by side.

Are you getting ready to buy a home? After the energy audit you could apply for additional financing to make green upgrades and repairs. By adding a fractional amount to your mortgage payment you will reduce the monthly cost to maintain the home. If you add $50.00 a month to the mortgage payment but you reduce the utility bills by $150.00 to $200.00 a month; you save big right away and even more in the long run.

Are you getting ready to remodel? After the energy audit you can incorporate the recommended repairs into your project and when completed have a low energy usage home in addition to the changes you’ve dreamed about.

Are you just tired of paying high utility bills and want to know ways to reduce cost and save money? Any Homeowner can have the audit, then over time complete the recommendations. Report covers the high dollar items to the cheap and easy. Generally most of the recommendations found cost less than a couple hundred bucks and a weekend and you’ll see the savings right from the start.