No one explains the importance of an energy audit better than Green Homes America. An energy audit can save you money, reduce your carbon footprint, and possibly protect your health!
During a Comprehensive Home Energy Audit, a Viridian Total Solutions Home Performance advisor should conduct a variety of tests customized for your home, including:
· Utility Bill Analysis — to determine usage patterns and look for ways to reduce looking at your electric and gas (or oil or propane) consumption
· Blower Door Test — to measure and locate all the sources of air leaks in your home
· Infrared Scan — to identify hidden defects including insulation gaps, air leakage, duct leakage, and moisture issues
· Visual Inspection — to find evidence of problems affecting the durability of your house
· Insulation Inspection — to determine insulation levels in various areas of your home’s shell
· Attic Inspection — to identify evidence of maintenance problems, verify insulation, check for moisture damage to roof from attic side.
· Furnace, Boiler, Air-Conditioner, Heat Pump, and Hot Water Equipment Inspection — to examine the overall condition of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
THIS INCLUDES SEVERAL OF THE FOLLOWING TESTS:
· Visual Inspection for Mold and Moisture Sources — to look for areas where there is evidence of mold or high humidity.
· Visual Inspection for Indoor Air Quality Indicators — to look for evidence of potential sources of indoor air pollution
· Exhaust Fan Inspection — to measure whether fans are moving enough air to properly ventilate your home, and should include an inspection of the exhaust fan ductwork to ensure proper venting
· Clothes Dryer Venting Inspection — to ensure dryers are vented properly to avoid moisture and combustion safety problems
· Lighting Upgrade Inspection — to identify opportunities to replace incandescent lighting with more efficient fluorescent and LED bulbs and fixtures that use less energy and last longer
· Appliance Inspection — to look for opportunities to save money and improve performance
· Pool and Well Pump Analysis — to check pumps for sizing and efficiency and look for opportunities to reduce pumping costs
In most homes, the audit procedure should take about two hours and create minimal disruption to your regular household routine.
A comprehensive home energy audit should also include a full “test out” conducted after all the improvements are installed. This will ensure the best results and ensure the safety of your home.
Improve Your Quality Of Life! Poor ventilation increases pollutant levels. Air-sealing and duct-sealing offers advanced filtration to optimize health.
In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within our homes contains more pollutants than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Other research indicates that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.
High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Equipment Maximizes Comfort & Savings Upgrading to high efficiency cooling and heating equipment that is sized and installed properly is key to a comfortable home.
The EPA and DOE confirm that as much as half (or more in extreme climates) of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your family's comfort.
Viridian Total Solutions can help you find the right equipment--furnaces, boilers, air-conditioners, heat pumps--but that is only a small part of the service. We make sure the equipment is properly sized and installed so you get the performance, comfort, and savings you deserve.
A Bright Idea To Save Money and Energy! We can help you reduce energy consumption through the use of high-efficiency CFL's and LED lighting options.
In the average U.S. home, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of the electric bill. Changing to ENERGY STAR® qualified lighting is a bright idea if you want a quick and easy way to save money and energy.
During a Comprehensive Home Energy Audit, a Viridian Total Solutions Home Performance advisor should conduct a variety of tests customized for your home, including:
· Utility Bill Analysis — to determine usage patterns and look for ways to reduce looking at your electric and gas (or oil or propane) consumption
· Blower Door Test — to measure and locate all the sources of air leaks in your home
· Infrared Scan — to identify hidden defects including insulation gaps, air leakage, duct leakage, and moisture issues
· Visual Inspection — to find evidence of problems affecting the durability of your house
· Insulation Inspection — to determine insulation levels in various areas of your home’s shell
· Attic Inspection — to identify evidence of maintenance problems, verify insulation, check for moisture damage to roof from attic side.
· Furnace, Boiler, Air-Conditioner, Heat Pump, and Hot Water Equipment Inspection — to examine the overall condition of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
THIS INCLUDES SEVERAL OF THE FOLLOWING TESTS:
· Visual Inspection for Mold and Moisture Sources — to look for areas where there is evidence of mold or high humidity.
· Visual Inspection for Indoor Air Quality Indicators — to look for evidence of potential sources of indoor air pollution
· Exhaust Fan Inspection — to measure whether fans are moving enough air to properly ventilate your home, and should include an inspection of the exhaust fan ductwork to ensure proper venting
· Clothes Dryer Venting Inspection — to ensure dryers are vented properly to avoid moisture and combustion safety problems
· Lighting Upgrade Inspection — to identify opportunities to replace incandescent lighting with more efficient fluorescent and LED bulbs and fixtures that use less energy and last longer
· Appliance Inspection — to look for opportunities to save money and improve performance
· Pool and Well Pump Analysis — to check pumps for sizing and efficiency and look for opportunities to reduce pumping costs
In most homes, the audit procedure should take about two hours and create minimal disruption to your regular household routine.
A comprehensive home energy audit should also include a full “test out” conducted after all the improvements are installed. This will ensure the best results and ensure the safety of your home.
Improve Your Quality Of Life! Poor ventilation increases pollutant levels. Air-sealing and duct-sealing offers advanced filtration to optimize health.
In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within our homes contains more pollutants than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Other research indicates that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.
High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Equipment Maximizes Comfort & Savings Upgrading to high efficiency cooling and heating equipment that is sized and installed properly is key to a comfortable home.
The EPA and DOE confirm that as much as half (or more in extreme climates) of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your family's comfort.
Viridian Total Solutions can help you find the right equipment--furnaces, boilers, air-conditioners, heat pumps--but that is only a small part of the service. We make sure the equipment is properly sized and installed so you get the performance, comfort, and savings you deserve.
A Bright Idea To Save Money and Energy! We can help you reduce energy consumption through the use of high-efficiency CFL's and LED lighting options.
In the average U.S. home, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of the electric bill. Changing to ENERGY STAR® qualified lighting is a bright idea if you want a quick and easy way to save money and energy.
