Free or nearly free Energy Audits are available now and there are more coming soon via State and Feeral funded programs. Call us for the details and to get in the queue for this program   Energy Audits address both energy consumption and comfort issues. AccuSpec has been providing Energy Audits for more than 17 years.

Reduce Your Energy Bills with a Free or Nearly Free Energy Audit in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, VA

Homeowners can save up to 30 percent on their energy bills by carrying out the recommendations of a home energy audit, according to estimates by the US government-sponsored Home Energy Saver website. This translates into savings of about $600 each year (based on an annual energy bill of $2000), while reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions by about 2.9 tons of carbon dioxide. If your bill is larger, the savings are even greater.

Energy Check Ups Pay Dividends in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, VA

You may be thinking that saving money on your energy bill is a good idea, but what about the cost of the upgrades needed to improve your home's energy efficiency? After taking into account the cost of upgrades, the average return on investment is 16 percent (see chart). That's a better return than bonds, money market accounts and even the stock market can offer. And with those investments you have to pay tax on your earnings, while the money you save on your energy bill is yours to keep.

Many energy efficient home upgrades are eligible for tax rebates from the federal government. Check the 2009 Tax Benefits article for more details.

Beyond the financial savings, other reasons to get a home energy audit include increasing the comfort in your home. Imagine your home without the draftiness. Imagine the upstairs being as cool as the main floor in summer. Increasing your energy efficiency and improving ventilation will give you greater enjoyment from your home.

Finally, making your home more energy efficient will increase your home's value. Whether you are planning to stay in your home for years to come, or thinking about re-locating, a home energy audit is the first step to maximizing the value of your largest investment. See which energy efficient upgrades provide the most return on investment and pay back the fastest; click here then scroll down to the table.