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 testing: An auditor will test appliances that burn fuel to ensure the systems conform to safety standards. This includes space heating systems, water heating systems, gas ovens, and more.
  • 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

  • The Summer 2019 season is near, 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!
  • State Energy Program (S.E.P.) funding is running out for this fiscal year for customers that are using with oil, propane, or municipal electric as their primary fuel sources. Contact us now before funding is exhausted.
  • The NJ Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program fiscal year 2019 is now available. Contact us today to claim your incentives and begin your project.