Through diagnostic testing with specialized equipment, an energy audit pinpoints those parts of your home where energy is being lost. Typically, an audit includes:
A visual inspection to assess:

• Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages.
• Heating, cooling and ventilation equipment types, characteristics and ages.
• Appliance and lighting characteristics.
• Comfort complaints.
• Visible moisture issues.
• Visible health and safety issues.

Diagnostic testing using specialized equipment such as a blower door test, combustion analyzer and infrared camera to determine:

• The amount and location of air leaks in the building envelope.
• The amount of leakage from HVAC distribution duct.
• The effectiveness of insulation inside

A home energy audit is the first step to determine how much energy your house uses and what improvements you should make to save money and energy.
Home energy audits can:

• Pinpoint where your house is losing energy.
• Determine the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems.
• Show you ways to use less energy.
• Identify which improvements will save you the most money.
• Investigate possible sources of safety and environmental hazards.

• Greater Comfort: Resolve cold or hot rooms, air leaks and condensation, all of which make your home more comfortable for your entire family.
• Lower Utility Bills: An energy efficient home means less money spent on energy bills each month and more money for activities that your family enjoys.
• Better Health: Eliminate the causes of mold, mildew and excessive dust that can trigger health problems; Improve the air quality in your home and the environment.
• Environmentally Friendly: An efficient home reduces electric and natural gas/oil consumption and the impact to the environment through a lower carbon footprint.
• Increased Home Value: In today’s competitive housing market, improving your home's energy efficiency is one of the few ways to increase its value—for good.