WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT?

An energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home or business consumes, and to evaluate what measures you can take to become more energy-efficient.

During an energy audit, one of our certified energy auditors will inspect your home or business, looking not only for areas where energy may be “escaping” from your building, but where your current energy usage can be reduced.

An audit will show you problems that may, when corrected, save you significant amounts of money over time. Depending on your home or business, an energy audit will provide:

• An analysis of your current energy usage
• First steps for action
• Low-cost or no-cost energy saving actions such as sealing gaps, adjusting thermostats, and cleaning filters
• Less than five-year payback energy saving actions such as weatherstripping and caulking
• Higher-cost or longer-payback energy saving actions such as attic or wall insulation, new windows, and equipment or appliance replacement

HOW MUCH DOES AN AUDIT COST?

Residential customers will pay only $40 ($175 value) for a home audit. This charge will appear on your utility bill following the audit.

As part of the audit, you’ll receive either a blower door infiltration test or weatherization materials ($25 value). You can choose both for an additional $25. A steady-state efficiency test on your furnace or boiler is automatically included.

View complete energy audit brochure

To request an audit of your home, please contact Sara Gimberline at (507) 292-1225 or submit the energy audit request form.

For a do-it-yourself quick fix, try this online audit from the U.S. EPA.

USEFUL LINKS TO MORE ENERGY SAVING IDEAS

Low Cost/No Cost Energy Saving Actions for your Home

25 Ways to Conserve Energy

25 Ways to Prevent Water Waste