The second step is the actual audit. First, we review the homeowner’s goals and objectives. Next, we tour the home and put it into winter mode. We close all of the windows and turn on all exhaust fans. The goal of this step is to depressurize the combustion zone, thereby setting up a worst case… Read more »
Category: Audits
What Can You Expect With an Energy Audit? Part 3
The third energy audit step is an optional data review with the homeowner. If the homeowner wants for the costs to be broken down quantitatively, then the information will be loaded into the computer and we will subsequently break it down, with approximate savings in dollars placed upon each of the upgrades, in order to… Read more »
What Can You Expect With an Energy Audit? Part 4 and Conclusion
Finally, after the audit, data review and initial air sealing are performed, the next step is a final test. After air sealing, another test should be done in order to confirm the effectiveness of the work performed, and to assure that there is still enough air flow for the intake of fresh air. It is… Read more »
Our Qualifications
Russell Cole is a Certified Energy Auditor with an interesting background. A graduate of both Case Western Reserve University (MBA) and Northeastern University (BS in Mechanical Engineering), Russ is dedicated to educating himself on all matters relating to home energy audits and energy savings, and is driven by a need to improve quality, productivity and… Read more »