Energy Audits

What Type of Energy Audit is Right for You?

By: Jane Hodges

Published: November 9, 2010

 

A professional energy auditor will use high-tech equipment to detect air leaks. Image: Shannon Kirshner/The State Journal-Register/SJ-R.com

An energy audit will tell you where your home is wasting energy and what improvements you need to make to lower your energy bills by 5% to 30% annually. Luckily there are different types of energy audits that range from free to a few hundred dollars.

Use an online energy audit questionnaire

You can find them at the website for your local utility or municipality, or at government-supported websites such as Home Energy Saver or Energy Star.
Online questionnaires immediately calculate areas where you can achieve savings. Be prepared to answer specific questions about your home energy usage and costs, such as:

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