FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For an Energy Audit/Evaluation we charge $195, and if you have us do any of the upgrade work we recommend then we put that $195 towards your project. Pricing for upgrades varies based on the size of the home and scope of work.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically clients call us because they are uncomfortable (rooms heating and cooling unevenly, excessive dust, drafts, etc,), their utility bills are high, or they want to lessen their environmental impact by making their home more energy efficient. We generally perform an in-depth Home Energy Audit (about two hours) during which we check the duct system for leakage, check for gas leaks and CO, run a Blower Door test to quantify air leakage in the home, and take thermal images of problem areas. We then compile the information and photos into a report with a customized scope with line item pricing and return to the client's home to review the report and recommendations. Then clients choose which upgrades they want us to perform, and the job is scheduled. We meet our crew members onsite to introduce them to the client and show them details of the work to be performed. Finally, the work is completed, and the client is more comfortable with lower bills - and happier!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We are all BPI (Building Performance Institute Certified Infiltration and Duct Leakage Professionals; Elizabeth Sanfelippo is a RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) HERS Rater (Home Energy Rating System), a Green Associate with the U.S. Green Building Council, and has a Masters of Science in Environmental Management. David Wilkerson has a Masters in Engineering of Sustainable Smart Cities. Elizabeth and David are both Certified with the State of Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Contractors to perform Energy Code Duct Leakage and Building Envelope Testing for state code compliance.