FAQs

The Building Performance Energy Audit is the first step toward improving your home’s energy efficiency and reducing energy bills. During this comprehensive energy audit, the BPI certified analysis tests and evaluates the building using advanced diagnostic equipment and building science principles to determine which areas would benefit from energy efficiency and health and safety-related improvements. Features to be tested include but are not limited to heating and cooling equipment, insulation levels, air infiltration, appliances and lighting.

Energy efficiency upgrades will improve the comfort of your building/home while making sure the occupants are living in a safe environment—thereby protecting your most important investment, your home, and its treasured occupants, your family. As a result of the improvements, you will reduce your energy usage every month and live in comfortable, safe and efficient home.

The http://www.dsireusa.org site provides detail as to the level of rebate payments you are eligible for depending upon Audit and/or Test Out completion date.

We strongly encourage you to accompany your analyst during the Home Performance Energy Audit and to ask questions and learn about other energy savings opportunities. Your participation will help you when discussing the audit findings, your contractor’s recommendations and how you can reduce energy use.

BPI-certified Analyst will perform critical combustion safety-related tests before and after performing energy improvements to the home. Inspecting and testing combustion appliances—such as heating equipment, ovens, and water heaters for proper performance and carbon monoxide emissions—helps ensure safe, efficient operation and prevent dangerous combustion gases from being introduced into the home. Such tests are critical when tightening up the home to make it more energy-efficient and comfortable.

Depending on the home improvements may include sealing gaps, cracks, and other leaks that let outside air into a home; adding insulation; and sealing, insulating, or replacing air ducts that run through attics or crawlspaces. Improvements may also include repairing or replacing old or poorly functioning heating and cooling systems and appliances. Installing ENERGY STAR® certified lighting is another commonly performed, cost-effective improvement.

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