What is an energy
audit?
In a Green Your Hut energy audit we
will evaluate the systems in your home related to energy consumption
and efficiency.
- Solar Shading can save an
estimated 25-30% of the cooling portion of the electric energy cost.
We evaluate the type, size, and orientation of all the windows in
your home and make recommendations to limit heat gain.
- Proper attic insulation can save
an estimated 25-30% of cooling and heating energy cost. We will
inspect the insulation in your attic, targeting areas that allow hot
and cool air to escape your home.
- The average heating and cooling
air duct system leaks 27%. That is a lot of your precious dollars
spent on heating & cooling your attic. A Green Your Hut technician
will inspect all the components of your system and test the ducting
for leaks.
- Air infiltration introduces
unconditioned and unfiltered air into your living space. We will
inspect the home for sources of unwanted infiltration including all
weather stripping, making recommendations to inexpensively fix any
gaps.
Finally, we will make
recommendations on appliances and lighting and inform you of Austin
Energy’s rebate and incentive programs.
Why get an energy
audit?
Homeowner’s advantages:
Learn about the availability of rebates
and incentives - the City of Austin has multiple programs to help pay
for improvements you choose to do to your home.
Recommendations will improve the
internal air quality of your home-reduction of moisture, dirt and
noise.
Valid for 10 years- any audit
performed by a certified building analysis professional is good for
10 years. In the event a decision to sell is made, you would be
prepared to close.
There are many cost-effective ways
to dramatically lower energy bills. Find out how!
Realtors advantages:
Although ECAD compliance is mandatory by
city ordinance, you can empower your seller with information from
the get go. Get ahead of the paperwork curve and schedule your audit
today!
The information obtained in an
energy audit can be used to market and distinguish the properties you
are listing. In a more challenging economic climate an energy
efficient home is more attractive to a buyer.
An Energy Audit has become the law in Austin, Texas.
It is now part of a city ordinance
that provides information to a potential home buyer as part of the
seller’s disclosure process. It can be necessary to sell your home.
There are some exemptions.
Click here to read the full
Austin Energy Audit ordinance.
