Home Energy Score ReviewWe are proud to announce that we are now a partner of the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Energy Score rating system !
Check out some of DOE's informational articles on the program listed below. Please note that the Energy Star rating is for appliances and equipment, while the Home Energy Score (HES) is for the complete structure of the home.
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Why Home Energy Score?
There are many home energy audits available from $100 to over a thousand dollars. What's the difference? Mostly the level of testing in the home. The more testing of the structure and systems, the more time and effort spent by the inspector. Unless you know the problems in your home, it's best to start with a simple audit to see where the weak points on the home might be. Then based on the information gathered, a more complex set of testing may need to be recommended. For the more complex tests, having the home inspected in either the hot months of summer or the cold months of winter provide much better conditions for monitoring heat energy transfer in the home's shell.
Why is the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Home Energy Score (HES) better? It's inexpensive, it's broad based, and it's designed by scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with input from a variety of home and building industry experts.
Whatever energy audit you choose, just make sure it is based on a national standard that requires certification by an organization, and is not connected to the inspecting company or inspector in any way.
Why is the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Home Energy Score (HES) better? It's inexpensive, it's broad based, and it's designed by scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with input from a variety of home and building industry experts.
Whatever energy audit you choose, just make sure it is based on a national standard that requires certification by an organization, and is not connected to the inspecting company or inspector in any way.
We hope this information is helpful. Call, text, or e-mail us to schedule a review or for more information.
Pricing (through 12/31):
DC => $50. MD => $50. VA => $100. With Home Inspection => No Extra Charge! |