Like any audit or inspection, the purpose of a home energy audit is to uncover and shed light on performance. We point out opportunities to save money, improve efficiency, and contribute to a healthier environment that the average homeowner may not be aware of. We take a deep dive into your home in many areas, including measuring for air leaks and heat loss through walls to looking at the light bulbs you use and your appliance performance. Benefits include:

• Learning ways you can increase efficiency in your home
• Increasing the comfort of your house
• Reducing waste and helping protect the environment
• Determining what should be done immediately and what can be done later

A complete home energy audit usually takes between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the size, layout, and complexity of your home. The equipment we use is approved by Xcel Energy and the Denver Energy Challenge and is designed specifically to measure energy consumption and performance in residential settings. We perform a comprehensive audit of your home’s energy usage, including:

• Indoor Air Quality Testing – This test can detect combustible gases and carbon monoxide (CO) in your home. Even very low levels of CO can cause serious health issues if it’s in the air you breathe.
• Blower Door Test – Testing the airtightness of a home is a beneficial way to learn how much-unrestricted air moves throughout the house. Air can make its way through unsealed cracks and crevices in the structure and cause heat loss.
• Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) Testing – We use this to test all combustible appliances for their CO output, proper combustion, and adequate venting.
• Thermal Imaging – Thermal cameras allow our team to see right through the walls and expose weaknesses where heat and cool air infiltrate and escape your home.
• Energy Usage Comparison – Our software allows us to input information from 12-13 months of your energy bills downloaded from Xcel Energy and compare it with your home’s square footage and volume. From this, we can determine essential areas that need to be addressed that will cut back on energy usage.
• Attic, Basement, and Crawl Space Inspection – Typically, these areas are responsible for about 65% of a home’s energy loss. We look for places to make improvements and minimize loss.
• Windows and Doors – We’ll evaluate the weather stripping and condition of all windows and doors and measure air leakage.
• Rebate Information – The primary purpose of a home energy assessment is to educate homeowners on how they can make energy improvements with incentives to make changes. We’ll provide you with a list of all available rebates and financing offers in your area for money-saving opportunities.