Home Energy Audits: frequently asked questions
These answers are general. For your situation, check the official sources listed below or ask a professional.
What happens during an energy audit?
The auditor inspects the home, runs a blower door test to measure air leakage, often uses an infrared camera, and checks insulation and equipment.
What is a HERS Index?
A score of a home's energy efficiency by a RESNET-certified rater: the lower the score, the more efficient the home.
Are there rebates?
Many utilities and states offer rebates for audits and upgrades. Ask your utility.