Comments on: 10 Reasons to Buy a Home Energy Audit on Cyber Monday

By: Timm Hamm

Timm Hamm — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:55:31 +0000

It's truly the gift that
It's truly the gift that keeps on giving.

By: Home Energy Audit Raleigh

Home Energy Audit Raleigh — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:12:17 +0000

You can only benefit from a
You can only benefit from a home energy audit.

By: Allison Bailes

Allison Bailes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:09:02 +0000

Well, my BPI link didn't work
Well, my BPI link didn't work, so let me try that again:

BPI Training Affiliates

Also, we haven't set our 2012 schedule, so we don't have a class you can sign up for yet. Look for it soon.

By: Allison Bailes

Allison Bailes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:05:38 +0000

Lee:
Lee: Rental properties where the owner doesn't pay the utility bills are a problem. They don't feel the pain of high bills or the discomfort of poor performance. If the furnace can't heat the apartment, though, your state landlord-tenant act may provide some help.

Paul: Good point. Any kind of combustion can be a problem.

Todd: Thanks! Glad you liked it.

Bob: Steve Byers already answered your question, but here are the links to our HERS training class as well as EnergyLogic's:

Energy Vanguard HERS Rater Class

Energy Logic Training

You can also find the list of HERS training providers on RESNET's website and BPI Affiliates on BPI's website.

Steve: Thanks! I do believe that overall it's better to go with an independent auditor, but I know some contractors who do a great job with audits, too. For me, it would come down to whether the person I'm considering hiring seems competent or not. There are some independent auditors who are not so good and some contractors who are great, so I have trouble saying unequivocally that independent auditors are the way to go.

Wade: No, we don't do audits, but I just sent you an email with someone in your area who does.

By: Wade

Wade — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:10:33 +0000

Does energy vanguard do
Does energy vanguard do audits or who do they recommend in georgia

By: Steve Byers

Steve Byers — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:29:03 +0000

Bob, both Energy Vanguard and
Bob, both Energy Vanguard and EnergLogic (and a host of others)have training programs to help you become an auditor. We both also have lots of information on our sites about how to decide what path to take. Good luck!

By: steve byers

steve byers — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:26:34 +0000

Nice work as always Allison.
Nice work as always Allison. You sort of say it, but I've always been a fan of independent energy audits. An independent audit can help a homeowner avoid being "sold" on less than efficacious improvements.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:40:41 +0000

What exactly is required to
What exactly is required to become a home energy auditor?

By: Todd Vendituoli

Todd Vendituoli — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:32:47 +0000

Great post and all wonderful
Great post and all wonderful points that people should seriously consider. Everyone needs to do their parts in helping conserve energy and their own money.

By: Paul McGovern

Paul McGovern — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:08:40 +0000

good analysis, as usual;
good analysis, as usual; would have added wood fireplaces & stoves to #1; Inthomp: if they were paying the utilities, they'd probably be more diligent ... make them aware of tax incentives and equipment longevity benefits.