Berkley Energy - Home Energy Auditors - Bucks county PA - Montgomery County PA
Q. Is an energy audit expensive?
A. No. An energy inspection audit is affordable. For most homeowners a Berkley Energy audit costs less than one month's energy bills. The information we provide will surely help you save money on energy efficiency for many years to come, likely
for a lifetime. For a limited time Berkley Energy auditing is offering a $100 discount from the cost of the energy audit if you hire us to complete our
"Basic Energy Savers Package".
Berkley Energy - Home Energy Auditors - Bucks county PA - Montgomery County PA
Q. Doesn't my electric company offer free energy audits?
A. No. In most parts of the country the electric company does not offer free energy audits. Even if they did, why would you want an electric company employee advising you on how to save electricity? It is their job to sell more electric service not less.
Berkley Energy - Home Energy Auditors - Bucks county PA - Montgomery County PA
Q. What do I need to apply for an energy efficient mortgage?
A. An energy efficient purchase or refinance mortgage will allow you easier qualifying terms and cash for home upgrades considered to be energy efficient. To get one of these beneficial home loans you will need to speak to a Certified Home Energy Auditor like Berkley Energy Auditing, and find a mortgage lender offering the program. We can recommend a lender that offers energy efficient mortgages to you.
Berkley Energy - Home Energy Auditors - Bucks county PA - Montgomery County PA
Q. I am a contractor building new homes. How do I get these houses Energy Star Rated?
A. A Berkley Energy Certified Energy Auditor will be happy to meet with you to consult
with you on efficiency methods employed to meet the Energy Star standards. The auditor will then perform a projected analysis to determine the buildings Energy Star feasibility. We will also work with your sub contractors to increase your chance for success. When the home is complete Berkley Energy Auditing will perform a full diagnostic energy rating including a blower door test and a duct pressurization test to certify that your finished product meets the Energy Star Standards.
Berkley Energy - Home Energy Auditors - Bucks county PA - Montgomery County PA
Q. How long does the initial energy audit take? How much time should I allow for the Basic Energy Savers Service?
A. The efficiency inspection or energy audit, including report generally takes no longer than 2 hours, and we request that the homeowners be present. The
"Basic Energy Savers Package" service takes several hours depending on the size of the house and the efficiency measures needed.
Berkley Energy - Home Energy Auditors - Bucks county PA - Montgomery County PA
Q. Will I get an energy audit report with my energy audit?
A. Yes, Berkley Energy Auditing is able to generate a full Home Efficiency Evaluation Report at the time of the inspection. This detailed report will outline each observation and recommendation to make your home truly
energy efficient.
