The value of an energy audit

Colder weather typically results in higher energy bills and, with winter in full swing, we’d like to remind you about a co-op service that can help you boost efficiency and save money.

As your trusted energy partner, we want to help you save. That’s why Butler Rural Electric Cooperative offers home energy audits. 

An energy audit provides a view of your home’s efficiency. Understanding how your home uses energy can help determine the best ways to adjust energy consumption, improve problem areas, and ultimately keep more money in your wallet.

What to expect during an energy audit
An energy audit has three parts: evaluation, energy testing, and recommendations. 

First, our employees conduct a walk-through of your home, examining energy use and identifying problem areas. We will look at specific elements of your home affecting energy use, such as doors, windows, and insulation levels. We will also examine major appliances, including your heating and cooling system, and conduct a room-by-room assessment. During the assessment, the employees will ask questions about your energy use habits and review past energy bills.

In the testing phase, we will evaluate the seal of your home by conducting a blower door test to identify the source of any air leaks or drafts. The employees will also conduct thermal imaging of your home to detect heat loss that is invisible to the naked eye. Thermal imaging can reveal inadequate insulation levels, HVAC airflow, radiant heat malfunction, and additional key factors.

The power to save is in your hands
Finally, we will provide you with a detailed evaluation. This is a report that provides cost-effective ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, noted current and potential health and safety concerns and how they may improve with changes, recommendations regarding energy consumption, and steps you can take to improve efficiency and save money.

One of the greatest values of an energy audit is helping you understand how you use electricity and, more importantly, identifying ways to use it more efficiently.

Start saving today! 
You can request an energy audit by completing the form here or call us at 513-867-4400. The audit is conducted at your home by our trained, professional employees. Energy audits are $150, which is applied to the following month’s electric bill. 

Energy audits are just one of the many perks of your coop membership, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this valuable service.