Our Process

The first step in increasing your home’s comfort and decreasing your energy bills is getting a comprehensive home energy audit. A home energy audit will take our team 3 to 4 hours to complete and we will follow up with a detailed report of our findings and recommendations for cost-effective upgrades. Here’s what our team of certified Building Analyst Technicians will do during your FREE audit:

  • We tour the home with you to learn more about your energy systems and concerns you have

  • We inspect inside and outside of your home, including your attic and basement, for moisture problems, air leaks, missing insulation, and possible safety risks

  • We measure the efficiency of household appliances, e.g., your fridge, using a meter

  • We inspect your fuel systems and conduct safety tests for your combustion appliances

  • We assess overall household energy loss by testing for air leaks in the home during a blower door test, where we depressurize your house using a large fan

People with the blower door, mesuring the pressure difference

After the audit, you will receive a report detailing our findings and recommended improvements. See our “10 Steps to Reduce Home Energy Costs” below for examples of what we might recommend for your home. 

Some improvements are inexpensive (or free, in the case of LED lightbulbs and low-flow showerheads!), while others can be more costly up-front. We can help you navigate rebates, tax credits, and financing options so that the upgrades fit within your budget. We are coordinating contractors and arranging lower rates by bundling upgrades with other homeowners in your community. For homes on Great Cranberry Island, we will cover the costs of barging materials and equipment to the island and housing for contractors, to reduce your overall project costs.

10 Steps to Reduce Home Energy Costs!