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An existing home energy audit will show which energy
efficiency improvements would reduce energy cost and make a home
more comfortable. Our services include:
 A
walk-thru audit with verbal
recommendations
Detailed 18 page
Home Tune-Up Report
This includes walk thru of the
property with the homeowner present. Review of energy bills,
overall construction of the envelope and the heating and air
conditioning equipment. Typically last about 1 hour. Verbal
recommendations of what the home owner can do to lower utility bills
and improve the overall comfort.
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How Home Energy Tune-uP® Can Help Homeowners and Home Buyers
- Save an average of 25% on your energy bill ($450/year);
- 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;
- 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.
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The Four Easy Steps Of
Home Energy Tune-uP®
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Step 1 INSPECTION
A certified energy inspector examines and measures the home to find all the opportunities for saving energy.
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.
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.
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Energy Issues And You
With ever-rising
energy prices, home owners are trying to find ways to make their
homes more energy efficient. Some options might include:
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having an
energy audit or inspection of their home to help pinpoint energy
dollars that could be saved
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installing
energy efficient appliances - like Energy Star rated appliances
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upgrading to
energy efficient windows or installing window treatments (like
solar film or shades)
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adding solar
energy technology to their homes
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lowering/raising thermostat temperatures to use less energy
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installing
more energy efficient heating or cooling systems
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switching to
alternative fuel sources or green power sources
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finding help
from their utilities to pay their bills
A Home Energy Tune-uP® or a HERS Rating?
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.
Tune-uP, developed by
CMC Energy Services , 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.
The Home Energy Tune-uP® Report
Your
key to a more comfortable home with lower energy bills
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An Inventory
of all energy using systems and appliances, including condition
and replacement dates.
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Cost effective
recommended upgrades. < each for saving energy>
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Estimated cost
of installation for each recommendation.
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Identifying
the group of recommendations whose energy savings exceed the
cost when financed.
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Financing
options.
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An explanation
of each recommendation.
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A discussion
of low-cost or no cost improvements.
Resources to help
find contractors and suppliers for implementation.
Call (719)
395-9255 to schedule a Home Energy Tune-uP®
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To Download the Consumer Home Tune-Up brochure
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To download the Realtor Home Tune-Up
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