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CAEC’s new Energy Audit program gives members the ability to make their homes more energy efficient. Derek Blankenship, Energy Services Representative (ESR), and Certified Residential Energy Auditor, will conduct the audits. There is an up-front cost, but the fees will be reimbursed when improvements to the home are made based on the ESR’s recommendation. The descriptions below provide details of what is included in each audit:
Basic Audit for $75:
General Return on Investment (ROI) Information
Infrared Camera Evaluation
Internal/External Visual Inspection
Air Infiltration
Solar Effect
Heating/Cooling System
Building Structure
Insulation
Lighting
Appliances
Basic Plus Blower Door for $100:
Everything in the basic audit plus:
Blower Door Test-- air changes per hour
Specific ROI information on energy efficient upgrades
Explanation of Terms:
Return on Investment: Once the energy audit is performed, members will have the opportunity to correct issues in the home based on the ERS’s recommendation. The return on investment comes in the form of savings on your power bill due to reduced energy usage.
Infrared Camera: A tool we use during the audit process, which for this purpose, makes air leaks visible by displaying the temperature difference on a surface.
Air Infiltration: Outside air coming into the home, while conditioned or heated air exits the home.
Blower Door Test: A device used to measure and locate air leaks.
Members can be reimbursed for items including, but not limited to:
CFLs
Maintenance on HVAC unit
Air filters
Caulking
Weather-stripping
Appliances
Windows
The cost of the audit will be placed on the power bill, unless the member would prefer call our office and pay ahead of time over the phone. A copy of the receipts for home improvements will be required for reimbursement – they may be scanned and emailed to dblankenship@coop.caec.com, faxed or mailed to Derek’s attention (see contact information below) or hand-delivered to any one of our service centers. Members have one year after the audit is complete to make improvements and receive reimbursement. The credits will be applied to the member’s bill upon verification of receipts.
To schedule your audit today, contact Derek Blankenship at:
(800) 545-5735 ext. 2178 or dblankenship@coop.caec.com
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