THE ENERGY AUDIT
Sun Energy Experts’ goal is to provide you with cost effective energy solutions that address your unique needs. We will perform a home energy audit to examine insulation depth and coverages, attic ventilation, HVAC performance, air duct system leakage, water heater efficiency and window/door leakage. We then create a step by step plan to increase efficiency and reduce your utility bills while maximizing utility rebates, state and federal tax credits and provide a variety of financing options.
01. YOUR CHOICES
To get started, the initial step is to schedule a complete home “Energy Check-up”! Our professional and experienced Energy Auditors are BPI Certified (which is the highest standard in this industry), and they will inspect your entire home top-to-bottom, from the roof and attic down to your basement (if you have one!). The Energy Auditors will check the shell/envelope of your home, they will look for various air leaks, hot an cold spots throughout your home, they will check the ducts/ductwork, and much more! They will help answer any energy related questions you may have. Contact us today to schedule your appointment so you can start saving money and energy in your home!
02. YOUR DESIGN
After your “Energy Inspection”, our experienced design team specialists will take a tremendous amount of data, which has been gathered regarding your home’s performance, and they will input this data into our Home Performance with Energy Star software. After we create an exact 3D model representation of your home, we will then utilize the best case, custom, scenario for your home based on what your wants and needs are, so we may ensure that you have the maximum savings possible, complete with top of the line products and services. Along with design, a proposal is generated which outlines the economic and environmental benefits of your system. Let’s save the planet, and your wallet!
03. YOUR INSTALLATION
After the results and financing options have been clearly presented, our experienced installation team gets started. Our Energy Auditors work diligently for about 2 full days to ensure that all of the work is installed properly. Once the upgrades are performed and your energy efficiency products are installed, we run the “Energy Check-up” all over again to thoroughly inspect everything and make sure that we hit our target goals. Your home will then be set-up and ready to save you money, make your home more comfortable, and give you the peace of mind you deserve, along with energy freedom!
Energy Efficiency
Arranging a home energy audit can save Arizona homeowners thousands of dollars. A home energy audit conducted by a BPI-Certified Inspector, is like a health check-up for your home. Your home may have symptoms to include a high electricity bill or uncomfortably warm or cold rooms. You could schedule a home energy audit to evaluate, among other things, the insulation in your attic and the efficiency performance of your air conditioning unit. For a minimal investment, you’ll know whether you can make a sizable reduction on your energy bill with a much smaller investment. A thorough home energy audit will include a check of your ductwork and insulation, HVAC system, water heating system, windows, doors, and lighting. You should also be prepared to share your energy bills with the auditor and your energy consultant so detailed usage data and rate plan information can be evaluated.
Insulation and air barrier inspections
Insulation and air barriers work in conjunction with each other in a synergistic way. They both need to be installed well and be continuous to define the thermal envelope boundary of the home, separating and controlling the conditioned space of the home from the outdoors. When this is done well, the boundary is clearly defined and comfort is increased in the home.
Air-tightness
By performing a blower door test, we determine if the house is air-tight. A very leaky house will be uncomfortable, both physically and financially! When a house is well sealed, it requires less heating and cooling energy to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Whole House Ventilation
Now that the house is air-tight, it must be ventilated correctly. Why? – because it is important to ensure a controlled and predictable exchange of fresh air in the home for the occupants and for background moisture control. Moisture levels naturally rise in tight homes and comfort, and building durability can only be maintained if the moisture levels are at an appropriate level. Our goal is to achieve the proper balance of ventilation and humidity by ensuring that homes are tight and properly ventilated.
A COMPLETE HOME ENERGY ANALYSIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
to determine your usage patterns and what type of
user of energy you are in your home
to determine that carbon monoxide levels
in your gas appliance flues are within the acceptable range, and to ensure
your gas appliances are venting properly
to determine if you have any
insulation defficiencies or air leaks that are unaccesible, and to visualize
moisture issues in your home
to measure how leaky your home is and to
locate the leaks
to measure how leaky your duct system is, and locate
possible disconnects in your duct system
to deterimine that your duct system is properly
designed, with proper placement and configuration of ductwork to ensure
your home is acheiving the maximum air flow it should be
to determine that the amount of air moving through
your duct system is adequate and the pressures in that system are not too
high, or too low
to determine if your rooms have pressure
imbalances when you shut the doors to individual bedrooms. These types of
problems can create high bills, but also extremely dusty homes
to calculate the existing efficiency of
your AC system
to determine if you have any solar heat gain issues that
could be addressed through several shading options
to evaluate your water heating system and temperature
settings
to determine what type of
insulation is in your attic, how much insulation is in your attic, but mainly
to determine if that insulation is installed properly or not
to look for opportunities for you to
replace your existing incandescent lighting with CFLs or LEDs
to identify opportunities for you to reduce
your pool run time costs