Pittsburgh Energy Audit
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Energy Evaluation Process
The Four Easy Steps of Home Energy Evaluation!
Step 1: INSPECTION & INTERVIEW
As a certified home, energy, and indoor air consultant, I examine and measure your home and find all all opportunities for energy savings. I perform and look for safety issues like carbon monoxide potential or electrical issues that may effect your health and well being. This can take 1-2 hours depending on the size and complexity of the home.
Step 2: COMPUTERIZED MODEL REPORT
Specialized software produces a Model Report which shows savings and costs for energy efficiency improvements and what is the return on the investment to your property. I also have information on how to become more eco-friendly in yor living environment.
Step 3: IMPLEMENTATION
The Report provides all of the information needed to start taking action. They may be simple projects that most homeowners can handle or it may be needed to hire expert contractors to assist with certain jobs.
Step 4: FINANCING & BUDGET
The report lists the improvements that, when financed, will save more than they cost. It includes information on the Streamlined (k) Limited Repair Program by which home buyers and homeowners can finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage for energy-efficiency improvements identified by their home inspector. Please check out the link below for more financial information. The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program is the newest plan that has excellent loan rates form you the homeowner to improve your home.
http://www.homeenergy.org/consumerinfo/finance/index.php
Energy Issues and What that Means to You
With ever-rising energy prices and electrical supplier rate caps ending soon home owners are trying to find ways to make their homes more energy efficient. Some options might include:
* having an energy audit or inspection of their home to help pinpoint energy dollars
that could be saved
* installing energy efficient appliances - like Energy Star rated appliances
* upgrading to energy efficient windows or installing window treatments (like solar film or shades)
* lowering/raising thermostat temperatures to use less energy
* installing more energy efficient heating or cooling systems
* switching to alternative fuel sources or green power sources
* finding help from their utilities to pay their bills
A Home Energy Tune-uP® or a HERS Rating?
Rating the energy efficiency of homes has been used primarily by home builders who want to market their new homes as being energy efficient. This rating system has not been readily adopted by owners of existing homes and their REALTORS® because older homes are less energy efficient than new ones, and therefore get lower grades. The majority of older homes would score somewhere between 40 and 70, depending on their age, whereas a home built today should score at least 80. If the home scores 86 or higher, it is considered an Energy Star rated home.
Tune-uP, developed by CMC Energy Services, was designed specifically for owners of older homes who want to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes, rather than grade them. With a more detailed Report, quick access to low-cost financing, a low price tag, and more inspectors to do the energy audits, Tune-uP is an excellent choice for owners or buyers of older homes, whereas rating remains the choice for builders of new homes.
The Home Energy Tune-uP Computerized model Report
Your key to a more comfortable home with lower energy bills
* An Inventory of all energy using systems and appliances, including condition and replacement dates.
* Cost effective recommended upgrades that ca be easily implemented.
* Estimated cost of installation for each recommendation.
* Identifying the group of recommendations whose energy savings exceed the cost when financed.
* Financing options.
* An explanation of each recommendation.
* A discussion of low-cost or no cost improvements.
* Resources to help find contractors and suppliers for implementation.
Please Call 724-838-1665 or 412-856-1665
for more information on how to
save Money & Energy with a Home Energy Evaluation.