Most of the energy audits and assessments I conduct are because of a high bill complaint. Some homes have heating related issue, some have specific equipment adding to costs, some, the homeowner just needs a little education. When looking to decrease energy costs, where are the best places save? The Department of Energy has categorized and estimated the energy used by the typical American home…
The Energy Audit-Light Bulbs
The first commercially available incandescent light bulb was a product of Thomas Edison and has been available since the late 1800’s. They remained, for the most part, unchanged for the first 100 years. Continue reading “The Energy Audit-Light Bulbs”
The Energy Audit-A Discription
As I stated in my previous post, I am a part time energy auditor. This is my favorite job, I wish I could audit full time, but living in a small community, there’s only a limited supply of people in need. I conducted my first audit, actually an energy assessment, in 2009. I’ve learned and seen a lot since then. Continue reading “The Energy Audit-A Discription”