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1. Why do I need an energy audit? It takes the guesswork out of improving your home's energy efficiency. Let's say you have a $5,000 budget for improvements. If you call a window salesman, of course he's going to push you to spend most of that on windows. An HVAC guy will tell you that his product is what you need. So how do you know which to choose? If you have Benton Green Energy evaluate your home first, you'll know exactly which energy efficient upgrades you need the most. We'll list them for you based on which ones give you the best return on your investment. You'll know how much each upgrade costs, how much money each is projected to save you and about how long it will take for those savings to pay for the energy efficient upgrade. You don't have to blow your budget to improve your home's energy efficiency and we can show you how.
2. How will I know the energy efficiency upgrades to my home are actually paying off? Besides getting lower utility bills, you could have us run a follow-up test to prove how much more energy efficient your home is after you complete some or all of the recommended improvements.
3. What is a HERS rating? It's a home energy use index. A rating of 100 represents how much energy is used in the "American Standard Building", a standard new home. A rating of 0 means that no energy is purchased for that home. Zero rated homes are "off the grid." So, the lower the rating, the more energy efficient the home. Check out this link to learn more about what the HERS rating.
4. Why should I want a HERS rating? It is scientific proof that you own an energy efficient home. HERS ratings are recognized by the U.S. mortgage industry and the federal government and are required in order to get some of the energy efficient tax credits and an Energy Efficient Mortgage. Plus, it's a great marketing tool if you ever decide to sell your home.
5. How long does it take to do a comprehensive energy audit? Typically 4 hours or less. The basic home energy audit takes only about two hours.
