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What’s The Difference Between A Free Energy Audit or Audit Done By an Air Conditioning Company And A Paid Energy Audit?

12/19/2014

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Have you had an offer to have a free home energy audit or assessment done on your home? This can seem like a logical thing to do because it’s sponsored by the utility company, there are often rebates available and there are many benefits to energy efficiency work, however, we suggest that buyers beware of these offers for several reasons. To take a step back, it is important to clarify that neither utility company APS or SRP offer a free energy assessment and companies may be curtailing off the utilities’ energy efficiency program.  You can call APS and SRP directly or visit their website for an approved contractor list.

APS: http://www.aps.com/en/residential/savemoneyandenergy/homecheckup/Pages/home.aspx

SRP: http://www.savewithsrp.com/RD/hpwesFL.aspx

APS and SRP rebates are only available to file through approved contractors, and homeowners must sign an APS and SRP audit form during the initial energy audit (the true way to tell if you are having a certified APS and SRP energy audit done).

If a single company is offering both a free energy audit and a paid energy audit, a red flag should go up in your mind as a company you do not want in your home.  Here is a chart comparison of free energy audits and a utility sponsored paid audit.


Free Energy Audits


Do not quality for APS or SRP rebates

Paid energy audits


Qualify up to $1000 in rebates

Rebates may be hidden and “built into” the costs

Unregulated so sales reps can overpromise savings expectations

Homeowners receive a line-by-line proposal 
 

Savings are done by approved energy models first, and then checked by APS and SRP

Gimmick products sold that homeowners don’t need

Creditable and proven technologies can be used in the APS and SRP program

Bait and switch tactics used on homeowners

 

Comprehensive assessments and consultations reveal where the home’s defects are poor, and where they are good

Measurable tests or energy models are not performed, leaving sales rep and homeowners with no clear roadmap for improvement

Similar to a free AC check-up where commissioned technicians have to find something wrong with the AC or they don’t get paid

Likely to hear the benefits of radiant barrier and solar water heaters

Installation work never checked by independent third party
Prioritized energy and comfort recommendations are given based on a detailed energy assessment of the home

Our home performance specialists are non-commissioned and highly trained and must meet APS and SRPs requirements to perform certified energy audits

Will never hear the benefits of radiant barrier and solar water heaters unless asked

Quality assurance is built into the APS and SRP program and mandated in order to participate and remain in program
1 Comment
Angela Waterford link
5/5/2019 04:41:39 pm

Wow, I didn't know that there are many benefits to getting an energy audit. I suppose I should get the services of an in-home energy assessment company because I might get entitled to rebates. Since there is quality assurance in paid energy audits, it would be wise for me to get this from a paid service so I can be sure that my energy readings are accurate.

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