Energy Audits

Posted at 1:58 PM, Feb. 23, 2007

  A recent insert with my awaited Peoples Gas bill suggested a way to help with putting a cap on the ever-increasing energy prices.  Their suggestion is an energy audit.

 The claim is that an energy audit by professionals can use special equipment to determine if there are any “leaks” in your home.  Plus, unlike a consumer who would restrict conservation and weatherizing to caulking and installing a programmable thermostat (all by the way, very good things to do), we are more often lead to believe by our actions we have done all that we can do.  Whereas a professional audit would gauge the air-tightness of the entire house, including the insulation of the attic and walls.

 The results are not only to tell you where you are leaking your energy, but specific actions to correct and prevent.  The catch, it is estimated a professional audit can run between $350 and $500.  Is it money well worth investing with the possibility of savings over the long haul?

 To find a full listing of independent energy raters, visit www.KeepingUWarm.com