Residential Energy Audits:

1. Survey - A visual inspection of the home's thermal envelope, appliances, lighting and a review of your utility usage/history as well as general recommendations for improvements. (Time - 2 hours, cost - $85)


2. Diagnostic - Includes all of the provisions in the survey with the addition of diagnostic testing (Blower Door, combustion gas appliance safety testing, duct leakage (as required) and thermal imaging*). This type of audit is used to identify specific ways to reduce your energy bill and improve the energy efficiency of your home. (Time 3-4 hours, cost $275)


3. Comprehensive Audit- Includes all of the above and computer modeling of your home, a proposed scope of work, calculation of energy savings after work, guidance to a certified contractor and follow up quality assurance testing after work is complete. (Time 6-8 hours, cost $425)

          * Thermal imaging requires a 20 deg delta between the inside and outside temperatures
         **A la carte services available on request

• Your home can be rated according to the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Standard. A HERS rating can be used to obtain a lower interest mortgage loan, a lower interest home improvement loan and or to apply for a tax credit based on the energy efficiency of a new home. (Time 8 - 12 hours, cost $475).

          For more information on ratings please visit:
          http://www.natresnet.org/ratings/overview/faq_rating.htm

State of the art Equipment:

• Blower Door
• Duct Blaster
• Infra-Red camera
• Combustion Gas analyzer
• Gas leak detector
• Appliance watt usage meter