Energy Efficiency Improved Home

What is an Energy Efficiency Improved Home?

A home that goes through a comprehensive energy efficiency retrofit is significantly more efficient than a standard home of it's era. By increasing your home's energy efficiency and comfort, you can have all the features you desire, plus better performance and lower utility bills (Saving typically 20% to 30% per year), all while helping prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

What Makes a Home Energy Efficient?

Effect Energy achieve higher energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quality for you by utilizing a variety of features such as:

Sealed Crawl Space (Air, Thermal and Moisture Control)
Radiant Barrier (Infrared Radiation Block, Controls Uncomfortable IR Radiation)
Insulation Addition and Repair (Increases Insulation Effectiveness)
Duct Sealing/Replacement (Second Biggest Energy Efficiency Renovation Opportunity)
Duct Cleaning (Increases Indoor Air Quality)
Water Heater and Pipe Insulation (Increases Thermal Control)
Complete Air Sealing (Biggest Energy Efficiency Renovation Opportunity)
Complete Lighting Remediation (CFLs, Easiest Efficiency Renovation Opportunity)
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How Do We Get There? Comprehensive Energy Evaluation: A Blueprint for Reducing Energy Costs

Home energy comprehensive energy evaluations are available to owners of existing homes who are concerned about the energy performance of their home and would like an independent analysis of their options. Our process is specifically targeted toward energy performance, but since houses operate as a complex and highly integrated system, many homeowners also obtain insights and feedback on comfort, indoor air quality, water efficiency and waste management.

There are two levels of comprehensive energy evaluations that can be performed:

A Level 1 comprehensive energy evaluation typically includes a walk-through and visual inspection of key existing conditions plus diagnostic testing using a blower door and duct tester to measure air tightness of the duct conduit and building envelope. This can be useful for the do-it-yourself enthusiast or for homeowners who would like to have diagnostics performed prior to scheduling air-sealing work. Documentation given to the homeowner will also include the test results with a short guide on how to interpret them.

A Level 2 comprehensive energy evaluation typically includes walk-through and visual inspection of existing conditions, including measurements of existing building surfaces, and computer energy modeling. The homeowner will receive recommendations and a menu of possible improvements, as well as a Home Energy Rating Certificate for the home, with estimated energy usage and carbon emissions. The documentation for this level of comprehensive energy evaluation can include cost payback analysis for improvements and information necessary for energy efficient mortgage programs.

Pricing for our comprehensive energy evaluation is dependant on square footage and level requested. Contact us today and ask about how you can receive our free comprehensive energy evaluation plus package.