Home Energy Audit Produces Big Energy Savings

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A Home Energy Audit is providing Chuck Kelly energy savings of hundreds of dollars each month.

Kelly, of Metro Sports Communications, got tired of the monster payments he was making for electricity every month, so he called Berkey’s for a Home Energy Audit.

Berkey’s HERS-certified technicians inspected Kelly’s air conditioning systems and ducts. They pressure tested his whole house to locate costly leaks.

An infrared camera helped find hot spots in walls, floors and ceilings. All the data was compiled into a computer-generated analysis that showed precisely where energy savings were available. Then Berkey’s fixed the problem areas.

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Chuck’s electric bills tell the story best:

• $794 = June – before the home energy audit
• $577 = July –  corrective work in progress
• $473 = August – most corrective work was completed
• $322 = September – all work completed, cooler weather begins

The result was huge 40 percent energy savings between June and August, and August was hotter. Comparing June to September, the reduction was nearly 59 percent, part of which was due to somewhat cooler weather.

Home Energy Rating System Now Available

Berkey’s is one of a handful of Texas companies certified by California-based Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to perform Home Energy Audits that calculate a HERS rating.

HERS is short for Home Energy Rating System, a rating standard developed by RESNET in cooperation with the U.S. mortgage industry to provide incentives for industry to develop more efficient building practices that produce energy savings.

HERS programs are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, Energy Star, and the Department of Energy “Building America” program.

A HERS Index of 100 represents the energy use of the average new home, or “American Standard Building.” Most older homes – and many newer ones – fall short of this standard.

On the HERS scale, lower scores are better. A rating of 65, as shown on the HERS Index illustration here, would indicate an energy efficient home, but one with room for improvement. A zero reading would be a perfect score, indicating no net purchased energy. To get the best energy savings, homeowners should make every effort to have their homes rated below the 100 level, regardless of age.

Berkey’s Is the Home Energy Savings Company

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Berkey’s RESNET certification helps us serve you better and help you save money. In most cases, the savings you get from a Home Energy Audit and corrective follow-up action more than pay back the cost of the audit very quickly, and then continue to provide long-term energy savings.

For all the details on Home Energy Audits, call Berkey’s today at 817-481-5869, or contact us online.