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With ever-rising energy prices, homeowners and home
buyers are trying to find ways to make their homes more energy
efficient. 
· Save
an average of 25% on your energy bill ($450/year);
· Find
out which improvements to make – the Tune-uP report will
estimate the savings and costs of each potential upgrade;
· Increase the comfort of your home – no
drafts; better temperature control;
· Increase the value of your home – each
dollar spent on Tune-uP-recommended improvements will increase the
future sales value by more than a
dollar.
Call GeorgiaHomePros.com at (770) 893-2271 to
schedule a Home Energy Tune-uP®
The Four Easy Steps Of Home Energy
Tune-uP®
Step 1 INSPECTION
A certified energy inspector examines and measures the home and
finds all opportunities for energy savings.
Step 2 DETAILED ANALYSIS
Specialized software produces a Report which shows savings and
costs for energy efficiency improvements and provides tips on ways
to save more energy and reduce your energy bills.
Step 3 IMPLEMENTATION
The Report provides access to a database of contractors, a direct
line to an energy expert, and access to other energy products and
services.
Step 4 FINANCING
The report lists the improvements that, when financed, will save
more than they cost. It includes information on the Streamlined (k)
Limited Repair Program by which homebuyers and homeowners can
finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage for
energy-efficiency improvements identified by their home
inspector.
Energy Issues And You
With ever-rising energy prices, home owners are trying to find
ways to make their homes more energy efficient. Some options might
include:
· having an
energy audit or inspection of their home to help pinpoint energy
dollars that could be saved
· installing
energy efficient appliances - like Energy Star rated appliances
· upgrading to
energy efficient windows or installing window treatments (like solar
film or shades)
· adding solar
energy technology to their homes
· lowering/raising thermostat temperatures to use less energy
· installing
more energy efficient heating or cooling systems
· switching to
alternative fuel sources or green power sources
· finding help
from their utilities to pay their bills
A Home Energy Tune-uP® or a HERS
Rating?
Rating
the energy efficiency of homes has been used primarily by home
builders who want to market their new homes as being energy
efficient. This rating system has not been readily adopted by owners
of existing homes and their REALTORS® because older homes are less
energy efficient than new ones, and therefore get lower grades. The
majority of older homes would score somewhere between 40 and 70,
depending on their age, whereas a home built today should score at
least 80. If the home scores 86 or higher, it is considered an
Energy Star rated home.
Tune-uP, developed by CMC Energy
Services , was designed specifically for owners of older homes
who want to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes,
rather than grade them. With a more detailed Report, quick
access to low-cost financing, a low price tag, and more inspectors
to do the energy audits, Tune-uP is an excellent choice for owners
or buyers of older homes, whereas rating remains the choice
for builders of new homes.
The Home Energy Tune-uP® Report
Your key to a more comfortable home
with lower energy bills
· An Inventory
of all energy using systems and appliances, including condition and
replacement dates.
· Cost
effective recommended upgrades. < each for savings energy>
· Estimated
cost of installation for each recommendation.
· Identifying
the group of recommendations whose energy savings exceed the cost
when financed.
· Financing
options.
· An
explanation of each recommendation.
· A discussion
of low-cost or no cost improvements.
· Resources to
help find contractors and suppliers for implementation.
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