APS sponsors an energy audit under the Home Performance With Energy Star Program and offers rebates a variety of energy upgrades once an energy audit is performed.
Tired of hot and cold rooms, ever-increasing utility bills, or always dusting the blinds and furniture? Just like a doctor using x-rays and blood work to diagnose health problems, Green ID's home energy auditors use advanced equipment and technology to identify exactly what is causing those problems and recommend solutions to create a more healthy, comfortable and energy efficient home.
Green ID has been performing APS energy audits since 2009 and realized that not all energy audits are equal. Not all companies will perform an infrared camera inspection, energy model or even do a thorough attic inspection. Those companies that always offer a free energy inspection without any payment are merely giving a sales presentation and similar to having a window company do a free estimate for on your home. Air conditioning companies and insulation companies that perform energy audits are not comprehensive and skewed towards their own services.
At Green ID, our strategy for performing APS energy audits is centered around four cornerstones to maximize your energy savings and improve your home’s comfort.
Green ID's Four Cornerstones To Maximize Energy Savings With An APS Energy Audit:
Tired of hot and cold rooms, ever-increasing utility bills, or always dusting the blinds and furniture? Just like a doctor using x-rays and blood work to diagnose health problems, Green ID's home energy auditors use advanced equipment and technology to identify exactly what is causing those problems and recommend solutions to create a more healthy, comfortable and energy efficient home.
Green ID has been performing APS energy audits since 2009 and realized that not all energy audits are equal. Not all companies will perform an infrared camera inspection, energy model or even do a thorough attic inspection. Those companies that always offer a free energy inspection without any payment are merely giving a sales presentation and similar to having a window company do a free estimate for on your home. Air conditioning companies and insulation companies that perform energy audits are not comprehensive and skewed towards their own services.
At Green ID, our strategy for performing APS energy audits is centered around four cornerstones to maximize your energy savings and improve your home’s comfort.
Green ID's Four Cornerstones To Maximize Energy Savings With An APS Energy Audit:
- APS Energy Saving Hours. APS recently changed their rate plans and implemented a 33% on average rate increase to all customers. APS’s rate plans heavily punish large energy usage between the house of 3-8 pm and there are certain appliances that draw large amounts of energy that make if difficult for APS homeowners to keep their demand usage below APS’s threshold. An energy audit will identify the largest energy vampires in your home and create a plan to mitigate away from heavy peak hour usage. Learn more about APS rate plans and which plan we prefer here.
- Energy Efficiency Upgrades That Lower APS Bills That Don't Affect Your Lifestyle. The difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation is that energy efficiency upgrades don’t require any changes in lifestyle but still save you money. No sweaters in the winter when it gets cold or going to see a movie during APS peak hours. APS offers rebates for energy efficiency upgrades like ductwork sealing, air sealing, insulation and high efficiency air conditioners. Green ID will identify energy efficiency upgrades during our energy audit that do not break the bank and do not require you to replace all your windows.
- Lifestyle Energy Upgrades. An APS energy audit will also identify energy conservation upgrades that will save money on your APS bills but require a shift in your thermostat schedule or other lifestyle change. Some lifestyle changes your energy auditor may be small and you’ll hardly notice any changes at home while others may larger and we will always try to balance your comfort with savings.
- APS Utility Bill History. An APS energy bill analysis will be performed as a part of our energy audit and the more APS energy bills you can provide, we suggest at least 12 months of APS bills, the more information we can extract. Our energy auditors will look for baseload vs seasonal energy use, how you use the home and calibrate our energy model to your actual usage with this data. Although our energy models still provide useful information if customers are not able to provide 12 months of APS energy bill history, we prefer to have this information before or on the day of your energy audit.
"I had 3 bedrooms that were hot and cold and now they are beautifully perfect! I used to run my air at 76 all the time and now I run it at 78. I love my house to be cold. I freeze now more than before.
I had this work done March 5. March of 2013 Kw was 1031. March 2014 was 790. April 2013 was 1308 and April 2014 was 949. I had the ac on all of April. I don't remember if I had it on last year.
So far in May, I have not had a day over 35 Kw, which means I may end up somewhere around 1200 Kw for May. Last year in May we used 1980 Kw. That is a reduction of over 35% if it comes true. I expect to have at least a 30% reduction in Kw this summer.
Folks, this program works. It will costs some bucks but it will reduce your Kw and your monthly bills, especially in the summer months. My pool runs more hours and costs me less. My house is colder and costs me less. My house is worth more than my neighbors' and my home can be sold as an energy efficient home. The investment is worth it. I have a 2300 square foot home. I have gas hot water heater, gas heat, gas stove and a pool. My current equal pay with SRP is $182. I expect it to drop to below $140 next year. . . maybe lower. Not bad for Phoenix."
APS Rebates
APS offers rebates for energy efficiency improvements once an energy audit is performed. Learn more about APS rebates below.
APS Insulation Rebates of $250
The terms of the $250 APS insulation rebate are the existing insulation must be less than R-7 in value to qualify for a rebate and the R value must be increased to a minimum of R-43. Wall insulation does not qualify for the APS insulation rebate. If the attic has fiberglass batt insulation, it still may qualify for the insulation rebate if more than with evidence of underperformance (e.g. photos, thermal images) and an explanation must accompany the rebate form (assessment report that include photos of misalignment will meet this requirement). Overall R value for a R 19 batt with a minimum of a 20% misalignment is less than an R 7. Overall R value for a R 30 batt with a minimum of a 30% misalignment is less than an R 7.
APS Duct Sealing Rebates of $250
Once an energy audit is completed, APS offers a $250 ductwork sealing rebate. APS eliminated their duct test and repair rebate and only offers a rebate through their energy audit program. Ductwork sealing can be manually sealed or done using Aeroseal.
APS High Efficiency Air Conditioner Rebates
A minimum of SEER 16 is required for the APS Air Conditioner Rebate as of May 2, 2019.
APS Insulation Rebates of $250
The terms of the $250 APS insulation rebate are the existing insulation must be less than R-7 in value to qualify for a rebate and the R value must be increased to a minimum of R-43. Wall insulation does not qualify for the APS insulation rebate. If the attic has fiberglass batt insulation, it still may qualify for the insulation rebate if more than with evidence of underperformance (e.g. photos, thermal images) and an explanation must accompany the rebate form (assessment report that include photos of misalignment will meet this requirement). Overall R value for a R 19 batt with a minimum of a 20% misalignment is less than an R 7. Overall R value for a R 30 batt with a minimum of a 30% misalignment is less than an R 7.
APS Duct Sealing Rebates of $250
Once an energy audit is completed, APS offers a $250 ductwork sealing rebate. APS eliminated their duct test and repair rebate and only offers a rebate through their energy audit program. Ductwork sealing can be manually sealed or done using Aeroseal.
APS High Efficiency Air Conditioner Rebates
A minimum of SEER 16 is required for the APS Air Conditioner Rebate as of May 2, 2019.
Green ID's Home Energy Audits Include:
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Green ID's home energy audits include a series of important steps:
- Homeowner Interview- this is an important first step in diagnosing your home because it's your home and you are an important source of information for our advisor.
- Visual Inspection of the House- to see where there are potential venting problems, window and sun exposure and typical construction defects that may lead to other problems.
- Combustion Safety and Gas Leakage Tests- are things you will want corrected and absolutely things you will need to fix before your home gets tightened up or the ducts get changed out
- Whole House Blower Door Test- to measure how leaky your home is and to isolate where the leaks are occurring.
- Duct Leakage Test- to identify the amount of leakage that existing in the ductwork by measuring the leakage in the ductwork and visually inspecting the ducts in the attic.
"David was very professional and helpful. Ty did the work, we really liked him. We did not post for a couple of months just to see if the difference was equal to what they said it would be. They exceeded their own expectations. Our SRP rating went from bad (8) to a very good (2). We had an estimate from another home repair company. David did more work and charged less. Our home is cooler than it has ever been in the years we have lived here. Thank you for everything, David. We would recommend your company to everyone!"
Phil, Mesa
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- Duct Design Evaluation- we look at how the ducts were placed and installed in your rooms to find opportunities to properly air balance the home or relocate or add new registers for maximum air flow.
- Infrared Camera Inspection- will spot hidden defects in the insulation and thermal envelope we couldn't find any other way.
- Utility Bill Analysis- your home's usage pattern provide a good indication of what's going on in your home.
- Static Pressure Test- will evaluate your HVAC system, ductwork and registers to tell us how well the airflow is moving through your delivery system and if the system is being starved for air.
- Pressure Test- will identify pressure imbalances between rooms that exaggerate dust and allergens, air leaks and make the HVAC system work harder than needed.
"I had my first home energy audit done. Michael took his time and checked for leaks, as well as checked for insulation issues in the attic. Overall, the energy audit took 3 hours or so. He found some issues with the insulation as well as confirmed a hot exterior wall with an IR camera. Next, David presented the results and suggested some fixes to address the things they found. David is pretty upfront and honest about what to expect and will let you know what's the best bang for the buck. He and his crew spent about 3 days completing all the work. My house had a lot of soffits that were not properly insulated. David and his crew either sealed them off or insulated the actual cavity. They also rerouted the flex lines, which instantly improved the cooling and heating to the problem areas of the house. They also added more insulation in the attic. SRP sent out an independent auditor after all the work was completed, and that person was so impressed with the quality, and said that these guys must have taken a lot of time. He went on to mention most companies just blow insulation on top, but David and his crew lifted up each fiberglass batt and blew insulation underneath, then laid the batts back down, and then blew more on top. This is one of the major reasons why it took so long. In terms of real energy savings, I compared my December gas bill to last year's and my usage went down 33% even though this December was colder. I can also tell that my house seems to hold its temperature better. I didn't price shop any of the recommendations but if you want a high quality job without any high sales pressure, then consider GreenID."
Stewart, Phoenix
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- Water Heating Evaluation- looks at your temperature settings, feasibility for alternative heating sources and other energy saving opportunities.
- Insulation and Air Barrier Evaluation- will inspect your attic for not only insulation condition, but how it was installed. Poor installation or just a lack of knowledge by home builders and insulation contractors left many homes simply uninsulated.
- Pool Pump Evaluation- will look at energy saving opportunities at your often overlooked, second biggest energy user in your home, the pool pump system.
- Home Energy Report- summarizing our findings and giving you modeled cost savings from an advanced heat load calculation we perform on your home.
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