You may have heard the phrase "Home Energy Audit" before, but wondering what it entails? An energy audit is an inspection, survey, and analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building, process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output(s). Simply put, it can help you assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate what measures you can take to improve efficiency. A home energy audit is often the first step in making your home more efficient and to lower your carbon footprint.
Not sure where to start? Your first step should be to contact your local utility and see if they offer a free home energy audit. Most public utilities will conduct home energy audits for their customers, free of charge. Or you may hire a professional Home Energy Auditor. The pros use a variety of techniques and equipment to determine the energy efficiency of your home. Thorough audits often use equipment such as blower doors, which measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope, and infrared cameras, which reveal hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation.
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