Save Money and the Planet with an Energy Audit
A professional energy audit is a great way to reduce your consumption of heating fuel, water, and electricity. Lowering your usage allows you to save money and lower your carbon footprint. Audits are often made available through your local public or private utility company, or potentially through your state or county government. While private companies do offer energy audits, I encourage you to consider publicly funded programs first as they are often subsidized. What is an Energy Audit? An energy audit is an assessment of your home's energy use. This includes your use of heating fuel, electricity (including appliances and lighting), and how well your home is insulated or sealed. Energy audits can be performed on apartments and multi-unit buildings as well as on single-family houses. What Happens During an Energy Audit? The process can vary based on the company administering the audit, but there are some common processes that you can expect. The audit crew