Increase Your Home's Comfort this WinterÂ
A home energy assessment can help identify and prioritize projects.
An energy assessment can help identify energy-saving improvements, such as adding caulk or weatherstripping to seal air leaks around drafty doors and windows. Leaks allow warm (or cool) air to escape, forcing your heating and cooling system to work harder to maintain comfort.
An energy assessment can help identify energy-saving improvements, such as adding caulk or weatherstripping to seal air leaks around drafty doors and windows. Leaks allow warm (or cool) air to escape, forcing your heating and cooling system to work harder to maintain comfort.
Dreading the cold winter months? Increase your home's comfort by starting with an energy assessment. Done either by a professional or online, an energy assessment can identify areas for improvement—and their recommended fixes.
How to get started
FOCUS ON ENERGY®, MGE's partner in energy efficiency, can help you find a qualified trade ally contractor or assessor to perform an assessment. During your home energy assessment, they will evaluate how your home interacts as a system. The building shell, mechanical and ventilation systems, and even your habits will be taken into consideration.
After the assessment, you will receive a customized report with energy-saving recommendations tailored to your home. The report will help identify and prioritize projects. Discuss your needs with a few contractors to understand scope and cost.
DIY online assessment
Focus on Energy also offers a free online assessment option that uses basic information you provide about your home to recommend energy-saving improvements. It takes only about 10 minutes to get results. Find energy-saving opportunities and rebates through this free online tool.
Incentives for upgrades
An assessment may be a necessary step to take advantage of some state or federal incentives. Your energy report will highlight which upgrades are the best value and investment for your home and what incentives are available to help you save. Visit focusonenergy.com to get started.
published: Oct-29-2024