• Step 1:What insulation do I have in the attic?
  • Step 2: What is my current R Value?
  • Step 3: What is the recommended R Value of insulation in my area?
  • Step 4: What incentives are available in my area?
  • Step 1: Looking For Leaks In The Home
  • Step 2: Checking Insulation Levels
  • Step 3: Check Furnace & Water Heater Efficiency
  • Step 4: Check Duct Work
  • Step 5: Conduct The Blow Door Test
  • Step 6: Conduct Infrared Camera Confirmation
  • Step 7: Check Appliances And Lighting Efficiency
  • Step 8: Recommendations And Estimates
  • Step 1: Do I have enough wind?
  • Step 2: Wind maps
  • Step 3: How much electricity do I use?
  • Step 4: Which Wind Turbine do I need?
  • Step 1: How Does Solar Energy Work?
  • Step 2: Do I Have Enough Sun?
  • Step 3: How Much Electricity Do I Use?
  • Step 4: Which Solar System Do I Need?
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A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy efficient. A professional technician - often called an energy auditor - can give your home a checkup. You can also do some of the steps yourself. Items shown here include checking for leaks, examining insulation, inspecting the furnace and ductwork, performing a blower door test and using an infrared camera

Source: US Department of Energy

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