What’s a home energy audit?
A home energy audit is an organized method of finding out how much energy your home consumes and what measures you can take to make it more energy efficient. An audit shows you problems that, when corrected, can save you significant amounts of money over time and increase your comfort in the home. It pinpoints where your house is losing energy, evaluates the efficiency of your home’s heating and cooling systems, and shows you ways to conserve hot water and electricity. Q: Where can I get a home energy audit? A: You can start by performing a simple beginner’s energy audit by yourself, using online guidelines. Or you can have a professional carry out a more thorough audit to collect further information. A professional uses a variety of specialized techniques and equipment, such as a blower doors (which measures leakage in the building envelope) and infrared cameras (which find hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation). Q: Why should I use Horizon Residential? A: Ho
