Energy Audits: What you don’t know can cost you money
Promoting energy efficiency may seem counter-intuitive for a home heating fuel dealer. After all, the more energy efficient our customers’ homes are, the less fuel we sell.
In 2010, Justin and Kimberly Brown purchased a mid-19th century, 4,000 sq. ft. home in Fairfax. The house had sat vacant for three years.After trying a few "piece-meal" improvements on their own, the Browns called the Energy Co-op for an energy audit. "Paul is a wizard," says Justin. "He not only gave us a full report, but also recommended options and priorities on improvements and weatherization projects that would give us the best return on our investment. We secured a Heat Saver Loan that allowed us to go ahead with all the recommended improvements."
The Browns added cellulose insulation in the basement and exterior walls, and installed an efficient, full-house cord wood gassifier heating system, with a (rarely used) oil furnace as back up. The old propane hot water heater was replaced with a heat pump hot water heater.
When the Brown's first moved into the house, they wore winter hats to stay warm during their evening meals. Today, they celebrate their energy efficient historic home with both warm hearts and warm heads!
Promoting energy efficiency may seem counter-intuitive for a home heating fuel dealer. After all, the more energy efficient our customers’ homes are, the less fuel we sell.
I recently had a great experience with Joe, your service manager, and Rick, your subcontractor. They were very thoughtful, helpful and explained all of my heating system options. The Energy Co-op had been referred to me by my neighbor, who is a long time customer. I had a flood in June which wiped out my system, but my old farmhouse is pretty unique and I really needed a good consultation. Thanks for having such great employees. I have already been singing your praises.