About Energy AuditsAn Energy Audit can: - make a building up to 30% more energy efficient
- save money on utility bills
- increase resale value
- deliver comfort, quality, durability and environmental protection at no extra cost.
The Energy Audit fee will pay for itself, once our clients make the recommended adjustments to their insulation, heating/cooling, and other house systems. Utility Bill Analysis By applying some math to the past year in gas bills, it's possible to separate your usage into Heating and Base Load (Cooking, Clothes Drying, and Hot Water). Based on average household use in the Chicago area, we can determine whether your combustion appliances are performing at a level that's comfortable and cost effective, or if you'd be better off with repaired (or even new) equipment.
Blower Door Testing The blower door is a precise fan system with which we can test the leakiness of your home. Essentially, we suck the air out of the house and see where outside air is rushing in to replace it. Most homes are leakier than they need to be, while some are too tight, and with the accuracy of these tools, we can increase the efficiency of heating and cooling systems, save you money, enhance indoor air quality, and lessen your impact on the environment. Our Full Energy Audits always include a Blower Door test, usually coupled with Infrared Thermal Imaging.
Infrared Thermal Imaging The FLIR Infrared Camera is among our most valuable tools for diagnosing energy efficiency. By scanning the interior of the living space in infrared (like an X-ray for your home), we can pinpoint areas of weakness in your building's envelope, insulation, duct system, windows and doors. These images suggest the most cost-effective points for home improvements, which we help guide our clients to complete.
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