Home Energy Audits: Discover Where Your Home is Using Energy & How to Save
A home energy audit can help identify opportunities to improve comfort, reduce energy waste, and lower utility costs. Whether your home feels drafty in winter, struggles to stay cool in summer, or you’re simply looking to reduce energy use, an energy audit can provide a clear roadmap for improvements.
What is a Home Energy Audit?
A home energy audit is a comprehensive assessment of how your home uses energy. A trained energy professional evaluates your home’s insulation, air leakage, heating and cooling systems, lighting, appliances, and other energy-consuming features.
The audit helps identify:
- Areas where energy is being wasted
- Opportunities to improve comfort
- Recommended upgrades and maintenance
- Potential energy savings
- Rebates and incentives that may be available
Why Consider a Home Energy Audit?
You may benefit from an audit if:
- Your energy bills seem higher than expected
- Certain rooms are too hot or too cold
- You notice drafts around windows and doors
- Your heating or cooling system runs frequently
- You are planning home improvements
- Your home is more than 10 years old
- You want to improve efficiency and comfort
What Does It Cost?
Home energy audits may be subsidized by your home’s gas supplier and can range in price from $70-150, though you may qualify for a free audit based on income or other factors. If you have Dakota Electric as your electricity provider, click on your gas provider below to learn more and schedule your home energy audit.
