Many energy service companies and utility programs offer homeowners a free energy audit. Typically, these no-cost energy audits provide generalizations about the energy use in your home. ... However, no-cost energy audits remain a good “first-step” into the world of energy conservation.
A home energy audit costs anywhere from $100 to $1,650 with an average of $416. Most homeowners spend between $206 and $676. You'll spend anywhere from $0.08 to $0.50 per square foot with a minimum of $100 to $200.
Even as a paid service, the upfront cost for an energy audit audit and for the following energy efficiency measures taken will be worth it when you're saving on your electricity bills later on. By making energy efficiency upgrades in your home, you can save five to 30 percent on your energy bills.
To complete your own energy audit, take the following steps.
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SPG provides three different types of Energy Audits.
Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits
A general energy audit checklist is used to assess the energy efficiency of an establishment based on equipment, appliances, design, and usage. Certified energy auditors can use this checklist to identify opportunities for energy cost reduction and recommend solutions.
To get a HERS score, a house needs to be inspected by a certified RESNET rater. The process is extensive. The rater comes prepared with equipment. The inspection and assessment typically cost between $1,500 and $3,000, so it's an investment.
Hot air rises, making much of the heat that we lose in our homes escape through the attic. An estimated 25% of all heat loss occurs through the attic or roof of a home. Cracks or holes in an attic, along with improperly placed vents, allow for significant amounts of heat loss through the attic space.
Your state or local government energy or weatherization office may help you identify a local company or organization that performs audits. Your electric or gas utility may conduct residential energy assessments or recommend local auditors.
The blower door test costs about $450.00 for a typical house. This includes a report of the air leakage locations and recommendations for the sealing approach. The report lists the sealing measures in a cost efficient priority.
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