The Benefits of a Home Energy Audit
Why conduct a home energy audit with Lightning Restoration? Because what you spend in time and money today will help you save on energy bills for years to come!
The home improvements you make as a result of your audit will help you feel more comfortable throughout the year, and you’ll enjoy your home more, too. On average, an audit can help you save 5% to 30% on your monthly residential energy costs.
To get the best results from a thermographic scan, the Department of Energy recommends that homeowners in the northern US should have it performed during the winter months.
Financial & Tax Incentives
Many states offer incentives such as rebates for installing insulation, and utility businesses may offer low-cost financing for energy-efficient renovations. Check out the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency to learn more. You can also review the valuable tax incentives for upgrades such as energy-efficient windows.
Lightning Restoration is happy to help you look up rebates for homeowners so you can get tax credits or rebates from the energy companies! (MN Energy, Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric, etc.)
Thermal Imaging
While there are many issues our experts can spot with the naked eye due to experienced training, thermal imaging can help us detect abnormalities and potential issues that are practically invisible. Having this type of inspection done when buying a new home is invaluable!
Thermal imaging can detect:
- Hidden mold and moisture
- Electrical hotspots
- Structural defects, such as damaged or missing components
- Heat loss
- Pests like bugs and mice