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WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT?

An energy audit is a scientific evaluation of a home’s existing energy profile and the potential to improve the home’s energy performance.

"The average family literally throws away 20-40% of the money they spend to heat and cool their homes each year—about $750—because their homes are energy inefficient." *

Ask your Energy Auditor about financial incentives and rebates that might help you make your home more energy efficient.

Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions anyone makes. Ask your Energy Auditor for Realtors that can help you identify the most energy efficient properties. 

 

When you calculate the monthly expenses, along with the mortgage, taxes and insurance, the budget for energy usage and utilities are a significant part of your budget.

 

BUYERS should investigate how much their dream house is going to cost in energy usage. It is customary to request a professional home inspection prior to purchasing a new house. Ask your real estate agent to help you get a detailed report from a professional Home Energy Auditor.

 

SELLERS should be aware that buyers may request a detailed report of energy usage and costs before they make an offer. Finding out how energy efficient your house is and making the investment to improve energy efficiency may pay off in the sale price. An energy efficient house could increase interest in your property, and motivate buyers to make that offer a bit higher. Set your house apart and use your Home Energy Audit as a marketing tool!

 

GET THE WHOLE STORY.

Make sure the building inspector is a BPI trained  and Certified Energy Auditor, or get the information you need with an Energy Audit report and a traditional home inspection.

 

 

 

RATE for HOME ENERGY AUDIT 

Basic Home Energy Assessment - starts at $450.00*

Inspection - Basement to Attic

Blower Door Test

Combustion Tests
Report

 

Payment is due at the time of visit.

 

* Home Energy Assessments are priced for homes up to 2,500 sq. ft.  

$75.00 for every additional 1,000 sq. ft., or part thereof. up to 7,500 sq. ft.

 

Prices listed are a guideline for your convenience and actual costs depend on building location/conditions, tax, and additional services.

A written price estimate will be provided prior to beginning work. 

Non-residential buildings - request pricing.

SERVICES FOLLOWING THE AUDIT

Under a seperate agreement, we are often available to work with you as you establish your priorities and move ahead.  You might want to start with the projects that give you the biggest percentage of energy savings – not necessarily the most expensive. Let us help you establish a scope of work, set priorities, get pricing, and save energy.

 

Following the completed project, BBG can perform a follow-up blower door test to see actual results for your peace of mind and to fullfill requirements for some potential rebates.  

Follow-up Blower Door Test: $100.00

 

Build Basic Green is a Participating Contractor in the Efficiency Vermont "Home Performance with ENERGY STAR" program.

Let us help you qualify for finacial incentives from Efficiency Vermont.