The power to save is in your hands,
by Eric Eriksen
Free assessment
Colder weather typically results in higher energy bills, and with winter in full swing, we’d like to present you with a FREE co-op service that can help you boost efficiency and save money.
As your trusted energy partner, we believe savings and efficiency are within reach for everyone, and we want to help you get there. That’s why SLVREC offers FREE virtual home energy assessments through our new Electrify & Save program.
An energy assessment provides a holistic view of your home’s efficiency. Understanding how your home uses energy can help determine the best ways to adjust energy consumption, improve problem areas and ultimately keep more money in your wallet. An energy assessment can also identify potential safety issues surrounding electrical wiring and HVAC systems, making your home safer. You could say this is a good kind of assessment.
So how does it work? Start by requesting a home energy assessment by completing our online form at www.SLVREC.com/electrify-and-save.
The free assessment is conducted virtually by Zero Homes, or ask about scheduling a local energy advisor to visit your home. Virtual assessments are quick and convenient, while in-person assessments are on-site and allow for additional testing. Both options provide a detailed report with effective recommendations by a trusted SLVREC authorized energy advisor.
What to expect
The assessment is comprised of three parts: scheduling, evaluation and recommendations.
First, schedule an energy assessment on our program webpage.
Second, an energy advisor conducts a walk-through (virtually or onsite) of your home, examining energy use and identifying problem areas. The advisor will look at specific elements of your home impacting energy use such as doors, windows and insulation levels. The advisor will also examine major appliances including your heating and cooling system and conduct a room-by-room assessment. During the assessment, the advisor will ask questions about your energy use habits and review past energy bills.
In-person energy advisors may evaluate the seal of your home by conducting a blower door test to identify the source of any air leaks or drafts. The advisor may also conduct thermal imaging of the home to detect heat loss that is invisible to the naked eye. Thermal imaging can reveal inadequate insulation levels, HVAC airflow, radiant heat malfunction and additional key factors.
The power to save is in your hands
Third, a report of your home findings along with detailed recommendations will be provided to you. This is a written report with a description of your home, an analysis of your energy use, recommendations regarding energy consumption and steps you can take to improve efficiency and save money— empowering you with energy efficiency saving opportunities.
One of the greatest values of an energy assessment is helping you understand how you use electricity and more importantly, identifying ways to use it more efficiently.
Additionally, making improvements and upgrades based on the evaluation can increase your property value— even more reason to schedule an assessment for your home.
Free energy assessments are just one of the many perks of your co-op membership, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this valuable service. If you choose to make home energy efficiency improvements, then we also hope you consider letting us help through our new Electrify & Save On-Bill Repayment program. Go online to learn more. These programs and services are designed with SLVREC members in mind, putting the power to save in your hands.
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