Preparing for Your Home Energy Audit

Understanding the Importance of an Energy Audit

Preparing your home for a professional energy audit is a proactive step toward a more efficient and comfortable living environment. A proper audit identifies where energy is being lost, why comfort issues exist, and which upgrades will actually make a measurable difference. The result is lower utility bills, improved performance, and a healthier indoor space.

Clear Access Helps Us Do Better Diagnostics

Before we arrive, it helps to clear the areas around your HVAC equipment, water heater, attic entry, and any rooms where you’ve noticed comfort challenges — such as spaces that consistently run too warm or too cold.
We’ll need full access to all parts of the home, including the basement and attic, so we can evaluate insulation levels, identify pressure imbalances, and thoroughly investigate the issues you’ve reported. This preparation ensures a smoother, more accurate assessment.

Your Energy Bills Tell a Story

Since you have shared your usage history, we can now integrate it with our on-site testing results and produce a complete performance profile using advanced modeling and algorithmic analysis.
Usage patterns reveal when loads spike, which systems struggle, and where inefficiencies may be hiding. This information helps us connect your numbers with what we find inside the home.

Your List of Concerns Guides the Audit

You’ve also shared the comfort and performance issues you’ve noticed — uneven temperatures, drafts, or high utility costs. These details guide our focus during the audit and ensure our recommendations align with what matters most to you.

By Now You’ve Completed Our Due Diligence Form
 

By now you’ve completed our Due Diligence Form and given us the clarity we need to understand your home, concerns, and priorities. This allows us to move into the audit with a clear understanding of your goals and expectations.

What to Expect During the Audit

Understanding the process helps you get the most out of the visit. Every audit includes a detailed building-science–based inspection — measuring infiltration and exfiltration, evaluating insulation levels, mapping pressure imbalances, and assessing the performance of your heating and cooling systems.
When you know what to expect, you’re better prepared to make informed decisions that support long-term comfort, efficiency, and savings.

Being Present Helps You Learn

While being present isn't required, many clients find it beneficial. You’ll be able to see issues firsthand, ask questions in real time, and gain clarity around the findings. This firsthand understanding often makes it easier to prioritize improvements with confidence.

Reviewing Your Audit Report

After the audit, you’ll receive a non-static, data-supported report summarizing findings and recommended improvements. The report highlights the root causes of energy waste, comfort loss, or equipment strain. Recommendations may range from sealing key leaks to upgrading insulation or improving duct performance — all prioritized for the strongest return on investment.

Planning Your Upgrades

Use the report to map out your improvement plan. Some measures offer quick, high-impact wins; others provide deeper benefits over time. Start with the most cost-effective upgrades, then work toward broader improvements as needed. Each step increases comfort, reduces waste, and strengthens your home’s overall performance.

A Well-Prepared Home Makes the Audit Better

By preparing your home in advance and completing the Due Diligence Form, you set the stage for accurate diagnostics, precise recommendations, and a clear path toward a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.