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Home Energy Audit – an important first stepBefore spending money to improve the energy-efficiency of your house, you should book a home energy audit from a certified energy advisor. This will help you to ensure that the most cost-effective improvements are undertaken. |
Why does my home need an energy audit?It’s a fact that most every home is, in some way, wasting some amount of energy every day. The most obvious step in discovering whether or not your home is wasting energy, is to first determine if a residential energy audit is needed. |
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Top 5 Ways to Save EnergyAre you looking for ways to save energy that won’t cost you a packet? This article outlines the Top 10 easiest and cheapest energy saving tips to get you on your way to increased self-sufficiency. |
Improving energy efficiency can help the planet and your walletSave money and the planet! |
HOW DO HOT WATER TANKS WORK?This article explains the inner fuctionings of the three major types of hot water storage tanks: electric, gas, and oil-fired. |
ENERGY AUDIT SAFETY - FOR BOTH THE AUDITOR AND THE OCCUPANTSThis article serves as a brief introduction to the general idea of energy audit safety. It includes recommendations for the professional performing the energy audit, as well as some considerations for the heatlh and safety of building occupants. |
MOISTURE PROBLEMS IN THE HOMEThis article provides some insight into the introduction of moisture to the home, the potential problems it can cause, and preventative measures that can protect the home. |
The Energy Audit ProcessTHE ENERGY AUDIT PROCESS An energy audit process consists of the following parts: 1 An interview 2 Observations and measurements 3 Calculations and, 4 Presentation of recommendations. |
The Role of an Energy AuditorThis article outlines the three major responibilities of a professional residential or commercial energy auditor: To Motivate, To Inform, and To Be Credible. This article is written for current and studying energy auditors although it may be of interest to anyone. |
