Home Energy Assessments
The first step in saving energy is understanding how much you use and which products or systems use the most.
An energy assessment helps you understand where your home is losing heat or wasting electricity, and how you can address it. You can do a basic assessment on your own with some help from us, or you can have a professional contractor do an assessment for you. We manage a network of qualified contractors who have knowledge of building science, and experience with a range of building types.
Highlights
- Do an assessment on your own with technical support from us
- Get clear advice on the most cost-effective ways to lower your heating and electricity bills
- Access a trusted network of qualified, Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractors
Over-the-Phone Consultations
Calling us is a great place to start. We’ll ask you some questions about your home’s heating and cooling systems, insulation, lighting, and appliances. This gives us a better picture of where your home may be using more energy than necessary. Then we’ll walk you through your options, including equipment or weatherization upgrades.
- A quick, no-cost way to learn more about your energy-saving opportunities
- Benefit from our customer support team's deep knowledge of common issues and fixes
- Confirm rebates or next steps for any projects you already have in mind
Professional On-Site Assessments
An on-site energy assessment is a comprehensive way to understand your home’s energy use. You can choose a standard home energy assessment, or you might choose a healthy home energy assessment.
Standard Home Energy Assessment
A Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractor can inspect your home for energy saving opportunities and common health and safety improvements. This includes insulation, air-sealing, heating, and ventilation systems. The contractor then suggests improvements that are cost-effective.
- Save energy and improve comfort
- Can include diagnostic tools and a blower door test to pinpoint trouble spots
- Hire a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor to qualify for weatherization incentives
Healthy Home Energy Assessment
Households with chronic illness or health risks, such as asthma, should consider a healthy home energy assessment. You can solve health hazards like poor indoor air quality, mold, or pests with proper air sealing, insulation, and ventilation. We bring you healthy home energy assessments to you in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health.
A healthy home certified contractor can identify issues based on the DOH’s principles of healthy homes. They use the U.S. EPA Healthy Indoor Environmental Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades. Your contractor will provide a report with the highest-priority healthy home improvements.
- The best option to protect health and safety while saving energy
- A certified healthy home contractor can identify home health hazards and correct them
How To
for Home Energy Assessments
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- How to reduce your carbon footprint at home
- How to fix a wet, damp, or downright leaky basement
- How much electricity does your home use?
- Do you know how efficient your home is?
- How to weatherize your attic yourself (video)
- How to choose energy efficient lighting for your home (video)
- Should you switch to wood pellet heating?
- How to use energy efficient solutions to make a healthier home
- The case for air sealing
- Who knew? 8 ways NOT to use a heat pump
- Winter tips to stay warm and save energy