A home energy audit is typically the first step to assess how much energy you consume at home and can help you evaluate what you can do to maximize your home energy efficiency. An audit can show you where you are losing energy and what, if anything, you can do to fix the problem. Remember, audits alone don't save energy. You need to implement the recommended improvements. You can perform a simple energy audit yourself online or by surveying your home, or have a professional energy auditor carry out a more thorough audit.

With a home energy audit, diagnosing your home energy use and where you are losing energy can be done in increasing detail.  The options include:

1. Online Home Energy Audit:  fast, free (on our website), provides you a customized saving plan;

2. Do-it-Yourself Audit: use our checklist to survey your home and make small home improvements; and

3. On-Site Expert Assessment: professional diagnosis of your home using specialized techniques and equipment.

These audits will help identify the problems and potential savings, and we recommend trying all three.  However to realize the energy savings, you need to take action and implement the recommended improvements.  In the end you will enjoy a more efficient, comfortable home and pay less on your utility bills.