Energy Efficiency Audit
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A home energy audit is a process of evaluating how much energy your home consumes and identifying ways to make it more efficient.
The Benefits Of A Home Energy Audit Include:
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A decrease in your monthly energy bills: The typical home in the US could save up to 30% on their energy bill just by making some simple changes, such as adding insulation or sealing leaks. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) scores the average house a 61 out of 150.
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That means that there are many opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of your home and save money in the process!
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Reducing your carbon footprint: A decrease in your home's carbon footprint and the impact on global warming. About 40% percent of the energy consumed in the US is by buildings. Making your home more energy-efficient will help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere and help mitigate climate change.
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Improved comfort in your home: Often, the biggest motivators for making energy-efficiency upgrades are improved comfort and decreased noise levels. A better insulated house has less drafts and temperatures are remain consistent throughout the home, meaning you'll be more comfortable in winter and summer.
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Improving insulation is one of the most cost effective ways to improve your comfort in every season!
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Healthier indoor air quality: A lesser known fact about improving insulation is the effect it has on indoor air quality. The EPA estimates that poor IAQ affects 25% of Americans, with symptoms ranging from headaches, nausea, eczema, and asthma. Preventing the passage of outdoor mold and pollen into your home and improving the indoor air circulation will help keep you and your family healthy and comfortable all year long.
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Government incentives: Federal and state programs may be available to help offset the cost of making your home more energy efficient. Rebates, grants and cash incentives may be available from a variety of sources to help. Ask us what local programs may be available for your home!
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Better resale value: Improving the energy performance of a home is a great way to increase its market value. In fact, homes with a HERS score of 80 or better can sell for $15,000 more on average.
If you are thinking of insulating your home, it is important to first have a home energy audit to determine how much insulation your home currently needs. A home energy audit will help identify where your home could benefit from more insulation and provide you with a plan for improving the efficiency of your home.
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The best time to get an energy audit is before you insulate your home, but if that is not possible we offer energy audits as an add-on service to our insulation services. If you are thinking about adding more insulation or making other improvements to the efficiency of your home, it’s a good idea to first have us perform an energy audit so you know how much work will be required and what kind of results to expect.
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If you want a more comprehensive evaluation of your home’s energy use and efficiency, you can hire a professional home auditor.
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Home auditors have special training in evaluating all aspects of a building that affect its energy efficiency from the building envelope to the heating and cooling systems. They can also recommend specific measures you can take to improve your home’s efficiency, such as installing additional insulation or upgrading your heating system.
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If you are thinking of making improvements to your home’s energy efficiency, a home energy audit is a good place to start. It will help you identify the areas of your home that need improvement and give you an idea of how much money you can save by making those improvements.
Contact Henderson Nevada's insulation professionals today for more information about our home energy audits!
