Energy Savings Audits* from Cedar Hill Home
Inspection
Energy savings…
"… my home is so old and leaky, I can’t save any
money.. I just have to live with it…" A nice gentleman from Simsbury
told me that recently. His home was built in the 70’s.. you remember bell
bottoms and… the Bee Gees…
My friend is right, when his home was built energy conservation was just a
thought in, soon to be, President Carter’s head (the first energy conscience
president)… But he is wrong too. He can save real dollars with the
right energy upgrades and improvements. And, those improvements can actually
pay for themselves…
With a Home Energy Savings Audit from Cedar Hill we will show you just how much you
can save with improvements. We use the latest technology from Infiltec, FLIR,
Watts UP Pro, and software from CMC Energy Services to provide our clients with
the most information possible to save energy dollars. We bring thousands of
dollars of equipment to your home to provide your with the information you need
to start saving.
Home Energy Tune-uP
®
Can Help Homeowners and Home Buyers
Save an average of 25% on your energy bill;
Find out which
improvements to make – the Tune-uP report will estimate the savings and
costs of each potential upgrade;
Increase the comfort of
your home – no drafts; better temperature control; costs of each potential
upgrade;
Increase the
value of your home – each dollar spent on Tune-uP recommended improvements
will increase the future sales value by more than a dollar;
Using a calabrated blower door and
infrared thermal
imager – areas of missing or inadequate insulation, air infiltration and
changes, can be measured and identified allowing you to make the best
"bang-for-your-buck" upgrades and repairs to your home.
The Four Easy Steps of Home Energy Tune-uP®
Step 1 INSPECTION
A certified energy inspector, from Cedar Hill Home Inspection, examines and measures the home to
find all the opportunities for saving energy. Our Energy Tune-uP Audits
include – Calabrated blower door analysis, Infrared thermal scan of the
building, complete CMC Energy Services Energy Tune-uP report, and Watts-up
electrical usage data.
Step 2 DETAILED ANALYSIS
Specialized software produces a report which shows savings and
costs for energy efficiency improvements and provides tips on ways to save
more energy and reduce energy bills. Click for a sample report.
Step 3 IMPLEMENTATION
The report provides access to a database of contractors, a
direct line to an energy expert, and access to other energy products and
services.
Step 4 FINANCING
The report lists the improvements that, when financed, will
save more than they cost. It includes information on the Streamlined (k)
Limited Repair Program by
which homebuyers and homeowners can finance up to an additional $35,000 into
their mortgage for energy-efficiency improvements identified by their home
inspector.
More About
Tune-uP® from CMC Energy
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Cedar Hill…
*Energy Terms
Explained
A Home Energy Tune-uP® or a HERS Rating?
Home Energy Tune-uP®
Tune-uP was designed specifically for owners of older homes who want to
upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes, rather than grade them. With a
more detailed Report, quick access to low-cost financing, a low price tag,
and more inspectors to do the energy audits, Tune-uP is an excellent choice
for owners or buyers of older homes, whereas rating remains the choice for
builders of new homes.
Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
Rating the energy efficiency of homes has been used primarily by home
builders who want to market their new homes as being energy efficient. This
rating system has not been readily adopted by owners of existing homes and
their REALTORS® because older homes are less energy efficient than new ones,
and therefore get lower grades. The majority of older homes would score
somewhere between 40 and 70, depending on their age, whereas a home built
today should score at least 80. If the home scores 86 or higher, it is
considered an Energy Star rated home.
A residential Home Energy Tune-uP inspection will cost less than the a regular home
inspection, if done as a stand-alone with out advanced analysis tools
(thermal imaging and blower door testing). The energy inspection can also be done
as part of a normal home inspection, which will reduce the price and cost of
the energy tune-up inspection.
Blower door analysis
A Blower door analysis is specialized equipment used to depressurize
your home to a calibrated level to measure air infiltration. The
infrared thermal imager is then used to determine area where
improvement can be made. Generally "tight" homes have 1 complete air
change every 3 hours. Less than 1 air change per 3 hours is an
indication of the need for mechanical ventilation into the home. Very
tight home can lead to mold/mildew growth and other health concerns.
Using a blower door and infrared thermal imager together can identify
many areas of air infiltration.
Infrared thermal imaging
Using an infrared thermal
imager that measures invisible temperature of
surfaces allows a trained technician to identify areas of air
infiltration to homes and buildings. Infrared thermal imagers can also
be used for water infiltration, electrical over loads and many other
non-destructive investigations that can effect surface temperature.
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Repair Program by
which homebuyers and homeowners can finance up to an additional $35,000 into
their mortgage for energy-efficiency improvements identified by their home
inspector.