Whole-House Home Energy Rating / Energy Audit

HERS program extended to cover whole-house home energy ratings of existing (and newly constructed) homes.

Consistent, accurate, and uniform ratings based on a single statewide rating scale.

Reasonable estimates of potential utility bill savings, and reliable recommendations on cost-effective measures to improve energy efficiency.

Labeling procedures that will meet the needs of home buyers, homeowners, renters, the real estate industry, and mortgage lenders with an interest in home energy ratings

Proposed approaches for determining measure cost-effectiveness and recommendations for energy efficiency improvements, including cross checking against utility bills.

A standardized, statewide process for evaluating and ranking ENERGY improvements to a home.

A process that uses a CEC approved software tool to accurately and consistently perform the energy use calculations on a home.

A process that can provide independent, non-biased energy upgrade recommendations without conflict of interest.

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your hers rating Certificate will:

Can help satisfy EEM requirements.

Possibly attract more buyers if you're listing your home with energy upgrades that have been quantified through inspection.

Help provide a roadmap to future upgrade opportunities.

Help you become a more informed buyer when shopping for home improvement contractors.

What Happens During a Comprehensive Home Energy Assessment?

An energy assessment in general is a test of the entire home for wasted energy. We search inside and out for inefficiencies and safety concerns using advanced equipment and testing techniques. After the tests, we provide a customized, detailed account of your home’s energy efficiency that shows where the most energy is lost and what repairs can be made to maximize your return on investment. We will discuss the results and help you make plans to complete the work with a licensed contractor and even show you ways to improve efficiency on your own. It will save you money, improve comfort and safety, and increase the overall value of your home.

We spend a lot of money on energy. We use it to stay warm, keep cool, make dinner, light up the living room, take a hot shower and do a host of things that help create a safe, comfortable environment for ourselves. Unfortunately, a large portion of the energy you pay for goes to waste through inefficiencies hidden all over your home. A comprehensive home energy assessment or energy audit is the best way to pinpoint these inefficiencies so you can take the right steps towards improving your home.

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Tools Your Auditor Might Use

Unseen air leakages through chimneys, attics, wall vents and poorly sealed windows and doors can cause heat losses which may account for up to 50% of your total energy consumption. That is why energy auditors are trained to know what to look for, and use the most advanced tools and techniques available to locate every problem.

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Preparing Your Home for the Assessment

An effective comprehensive home energy assessment begins before we arrive. Preparing your home beforehand ensures that we will be able to give you the best report possible.

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Preparing Your Home for the Assessment

  • How old is your home?
  • How long have you lived in the home?
  • What is the average thermostat setting in summer and winter?
  • Which rooms get the most use?
  • The least?
  • Is anyone home during working hours?
  • Are there any infants or elderly adults in the home?
  • Have there been any additions made to the home?
  • Do you feel any drafts?
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The Exterior Inspection

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The Results Of The Home Energy Assessment

Step One

Decide Which Improvements You Want to Make

Your utilities company may cover the costs of some upgrades and repairs, so make sure you give that a call to find out what is offered in your area. The government also has money available in the form of grants and tax breaks for people who perform weatherization improvements on their homes. So do your research to find out if you qualify!

Step Two

Contact Your Utilities Company or Search for Government Grants

Your utilities company may cover the costs of some upgrades and repairs, so make sure you give that a call to find out what is offered in your area. The government also has money available in the form of grants and tax breaks for people who perform weatherization improvements on their homes. So do your research to find out if you qualify!

Step Three

Choose a Good Contractor

Archon Energy Solutions has a large pool of contractors we have developed working relationships with and will have a list of recommended contractors and can help you pick one. This is an important decision, so use all your resources to find the best people for the job. It is best to hire a professional who understands all the aspects of the assessment. Each part of your home functions interactively with the rest of your home; for example, the way that your home is air sealed can affect both how your furnace functions and how hard it must work to hea the home. If you do decide to hire several separte contractors to make individual improvements to your home, make sure to take note of the changes that are made as they occur, and keep each subsequent contractor informed of those changes. Keep in mind that to take advantage of the Home Performance Programs, you can only choose one contractor.

Step Four

Set the Date

Archon Energy Solutions has a large pool of contractors we have developed working relationships with and will have a list of recommended contractors and can help you pick one. This is an important decision, so use all your resources to find the best people for the job. It is best to hire a professional who understands all the aspects of the assessment. Each part of your home functions interactively with the rest of your home; for example, the way that your home is air sealed can affect both how your furnace functions and how hard it must work to hea the home. If you do decide to hire several separte contractors to make individual improvements to your home, make sure to take note of the changes that are made as they occur, and keep each subsequent contractor informed of those changes. Keep in mind that to take advantage of the Home Performance Programs, you can only choose one contractor.

Tips for Finding a Good Contractor

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