Over the past dozen years of performing energy audit and assessments, I have learned there are three root causes that warrant an audit; there is a problem with the home, a problem with the equipment or appliances in the home, or a problem with the people living in the home. Often these problems require testing of the homes electrical system and equipment to determine usage and the associated costs. Continue reading “Energy Audit-Calculating Electricity Costs”
Energy Audit-Common and Not So Common Appliance Energy usage
During an energy assessment or audit, I often test household equipment and appliances for energy usage. Over the years, many people have been surprised that some devices use the amount of energy they do. This weeks blog will be all about how much it costs to operate the electrical stuff in a home. Continue reading “Energy Audit-Common and Not So Common Appliance Energy usage”
The Energy Audit-Plug In Loads
A plug-in load is any electrical device that uses electricity that is not heating (including water heating), cooling or refrigeration. These plug-in loads account for approximately 20 percent of a home’s electricity use Continue reading “The Energy Audit-Plug In Loads”