On Dec 30 2007, 10:24*pm, Joe wrote:
I called my utility to ask if they offer a free energy audit and the
answer was no. They told me they could refer me to a service that does
them for about $100. Is it worth the money to have someone come out
and perform this service? Did you save any money after implementing
their suggestions?

Joe if you were here in Canada, there is an offer at wich you may get
grants and 0% loans if you get tests done. Their might be some in your
area too.
Blower door test is done on the house and they will go around the
house finding other colprits such as phantom loads, energy star
appliances... like it was mentioned before do a little reaserch and
you may find some of these things yourself but for a 100$ I think its
a good bet if you are think you are paying too much for your power.

[here] When they come and give you the test, they grade you and tell
you were to improve things, then they come back and retest to see the
improvements and with your scores and improvments you get the grants
for the areas you have improved.

Here is a link to one program offered.
Canadian:
http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residenti...mprovement.cfm
Provincial
http://www.efficiencynb.ca/Promo/FAQ1-e.asp


IR scan... I need to look into that one.
cln