More Information on Energy Renovations

More Information on Energy Renovations

Your utility bill may be shocking, but it offers few helpful details: it doesn't tell you when your energy use peaks, doesn't explain how best to reduce power consumption, and doesn't tell you how your home is spending your money.

We think it’s worth finding out. A home energy audit is one of the first steps to understanding your home's energy usage, as well its overall health and performance. Using a combination of high tech tests and common sense evaluations, a good auditor provides homeowners with a list of energy and money saving steps, explains how and why your house is costing you money, then prioritizes steps to take to knock down those costs over the long haul.

A typical audit is comprised of several steps:

  • 1 A thorough inspection of the home's building envelope.
  • 2 An insulation check, to pinpoint spots where insulation may have settled, been improperly installed, or where it may be missing altogether.
  • 3 An air leakage test using a blower door, to measure the cumulative effect of all the air leaks in the home.
  • 4 Combustion appliance will inspect combustion appliances for signs of any safety issues.
  • 5 All accessible gas lines, the gas range & oven, the homes gas heating system, and gas powered water heater will be examined to insure that there are no leaks.
  • 6 The auditor will evaluate if your central heating system needs cleaning or a tune-up.
  • 7 Finally a infrared camera will be used in combination with the blower door testing to diagnose your homes efficiency and any problems with the building envelope. (this service is free with our Full Energy Audit)

We believe that whole house energy audits by certified professionals are worth every penny, so long as you act on what the audit turns up.

Last off, bear in mind that what turns up might surprise you: homeowners are often shocked to discover that all the little air leaks throughout their house add up to the equivalent of a window (or two, or more) being left open year round! Just remember that what you don't know can cost you: it's better to know!

Announcements

  • Contact US Energy Renovations to schedule your appointment to start being more comfortable and efficient in your home. Remember, we do everything from sealing and insulating your home to upgrading you heating and cooling systems all from one place!
  • The 2025 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program is changing it's name to The New Jersey Whole Home Energy Solutions Program Starting in January 2025.
  • The 2025 New Jersey Whole Home Energy Solutions Program is live with rebates up to $6,000.00 and subsidized zero interest (0%) financing up to $25,000, for up to a ten year term.
  • The 2025 Federal Tax Credits for energy efficiency are live and can be paired with the NJ Whole Home Energy Solutions Program. More information @ IRS.GOV