Learn more about home energy audits, infrared diagnostic testing, home performance, the economics of energy efficiency vs. renewables, and other essential information to start making your house more comfortable (and more affordable) today:
A whole house energy audit is an inspection of your home that is designed to find out how and where your home is wasting energy. In addition to gauging energy usage, an energy auditor can assess... Read more
While it's true that air flow prevents pollutants like dust and mold from reaching unhealthy levels, a leaky home provides no assurance that indoor air pollutants are properly eradicated: during... Read more
Home Performance is a combination of philosophy and science that is based on the premise that homes should be safe, healthy, comfortable, durable, and efficient.
Homes burn through a mortifying 21% of the energy used in the United States. A lot of that energy is spent heating and cooling your house. And even worse, a whole lot of that energy is spent... Read more
There's considerable interest in the market right now for renewable energy sources for homes, like photovoltaics, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, etc. In addition to the desire to save... Read more
What's your score? Compare your household's energy use to others across the country and get recommendations for improvement using the Energy Star Home Energy Yardstick.