What home energy improvements are the best investment?
An energy audit’s purpose is to identify places in the home where energy is being wasted and prioritize the projects needed to fix them.The end result is intended to reduce the amount of energy the home needs to operate and keep occupants comfortable. While the word “audit” may sound ominous, a home energy audit is just the first step in the process of lowering energy bills by making a home more efficient. Energy audits range from simple walk-throughs you can do yourself, to more elaborate services performed by trained professionals. Which is right for you will depend on your situation, abilities and interest level. If you own the home, there is a clearly defined benefit for your efforts. You’ll start saving money on your energy bills as soon as you identify and fix energy wasters. If you rent or lease, it’s a good idea to check with your landlord early on to see if the audit findings can be acted on. A landlord who pays the utility bills is more likely to invest in the process knowing
