What an Energy Audit Can Tell You About Your Home

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If you’re interested in improving your home’s energy efficiency, an energy audit is a great first step!  When you choose Evergreen Home Performance as your insulation contractor, we will start your project with a free energy audit. This allows us to collect valuable information about your home’s performance and helps us implement the most effective energy efficiency upgrades for your home. 

What Is an Energy Audit? 

An energy audit is a comprehensive evaluation of your home’s insulation, air leakage levels, combustion appliances, and more. It is used to determine how energy efficient your home is and where there is room for improvement. 

During your energy audit, we will find out: 

  • How much air leakage is happening in your home 

  • Where air leaks in your home are located 

  • How much insulation there is in your home 

  • Where gaps in insulation are located 

  • If there are safety concerns like a carbon monoxide leak or outdated electrical wiring 

  • If moisture issues are occurring in your home 

At Evergreen Home Performance, we do not provide energy audits as a standalone service but rather as a first step in your insulation or home performance project. The information we gather during your energy audit will inform the rest of your project. It allows us to pinpoint specific problems that are impacting your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and health so we can make upgrades that will have the greatest impact on your home. 

An energy audit is worth it and is an important part of any insulation installation!  

What Happens After an Energy Audit? 

After your energy audit, our team will create a customized plan for your energy efficiency home improvement project. This could include: 

  • Insulation installation: Improving your attic insulation, basement insulation, and wall insulation helps your home retain heat in the winter and block it out during the summer. This keeps you more comfortable and saves energy, which also saves money!

  • Air sealing: Tightening up your home with attic and basement air sealing stops air from leaking in and out of your home. Air sealing prevents air infiltration and helps your insulation perform better. 

  • Basement encapsulation: If you have a damp or musty basement that’s contributing to mold growth, basement encapsulation can help. Encapsulation leads to better health, comfort, and efficiency throughout your entire home. 

In many cases, a combination of services is needed to address the comfort and efficiency issues in your home. Evergreen Home Performance takes a holistic approach that considers all aspects of your home, from top to bottom, to ensure the best results. 

Do You Need an Energy Audit? 

If you are experiencing issues like high energy bills, a hot attic, ice dams, or poor indoor comfort, you probably need home energy efficiency improvements. An energy audit alone won’t solve the problems you’re experiencing, but it will steer you in the right direction as you decide which improvements to make. If you think you need an energy audit and want to talk to a professional energy auditor near you in the Portland area, call Evergreen Home Performance. We can provide a free consultation to determine whether you would benefit from a comprehensive energy audit and home performance upgrade. 

Professional Energy Audit Services for Maine Homeowners 

An energy audit is a crucial aspect of just about any home performance project. That’s why we include a free energy audit with our insulation and air sealing services. By starting with diagnostic testing, we’re able to recommend the most cost-effective and impactful solutions to the specific problems you’re experiencing in your home. If you’re looking for insulation or air sealing help in Portland, Rockland, or another community in Midcoast Maine, call Evergreen Home Performance.  

Improve your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. Call 207-594-2244 or contact us to schedule a free consultation.

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They were highly recommended. I found them to be very knowledgeable and so helpful, with practical ideas. Despite my not living within their service area, they were generous with their knowledge, describing the usual solutions to correct leaks in my basement, and what the result is likely to be by following path A, B or C, and why. I was discouraged. Talking with Evergreen helped me see that my basement problems are far from insurmountable and really, fairly common in 100-year old homes. There are proven solutions.

Rosalind J

Damariscotta

In the final stages of selling our home, and with a closing date set, an inspection came across an unanticipated issue in our attic. We quickly called in contractors, but nobody was able to identify the source of the problem. Then we thought of Evergreen. Brian Robinson was on site the next morning and immediately identified the source (a faulty roofing job completed three years earlier which had effectively sealed up portions of the ridge vent and restricted air flow - not easily visible with a quick inspection).

Robin McIntosh

Camden

We had Evergreen energy do blow-in cellulose. I was very happy with the result. They tested with blower-door before and after. House is now MUCH warmer. Also, in the time since when I've had to open walls for various access, I've been impressed with how they got the insulation packed in everywhere. I'd use them again.

Noah

Peaks Island

Highly recommended. Our heating usage is now less than half what it was before we had our roof insulated. Evergreen was knowledgeable, friendly, and left no trace they were ever in our house. Not only is our heating bill much lower now, but our home is generally more comfortable year-round with less temperature fluctuations. Money well spent.

RC Lations

I cant say enough about this company and the benefits that it created for our family. They are very professional and have effectively re-insulated our home. The heating bill proves the point.

Bob O.

Springvale

The team members were very professional, worked very hard, paid very close attention to detail and cleaned up meticulously every day. I really appreciated the care they took knowing the smallest details were going to make a big difference to our heating bills. Thank you!

Pam B.

Brunswick

My husband and I bought a home on the water in Owls Head and decided to make the investment in Evergreen's recommendations for insulation. Brian Robinson spent 3 hours examining every nook and cranny before he made practical suggestions and explained them thoroughly to us.

Marie McNeely

Owls Head

Last week, my oil company asked if we were using some other kind of fuel because our usage was so much less than they had expected We are very happy with the results; the house is much more comfortable

Steve T.

St. George

We needed basement encapsulation to stop moisture coming up into the house from our regularly flooding basement. We had mold growing on windowsills and furniture. All the staff were friendly, respectful of our home, and easy to work with. Humidity has gone from 70% down to 40% and mold has not grown back after two months. Very grateful.

Sarah C.

Belfast

My experience with Evergreen was excellent. From their thorough and thoughtful initial consultation to their detailed post-work visit, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. Their workmanship was top notch. Our home is now much warmer and more efficient. I highly recommend their services!

Douglas R.

Edgecomb

Update 12/2018: Evergreen has completed Phase II of my house (insulating and installing air/moisture barrier on exterior walls, replacing old windows) and now that heating season is upon us, the difference is astonishing. The house is tight as a drum and so easy to keep warm. Worth every penny. Thank you all! Working with Evergreen was a positive experience from start (no charge energy audit) to finish (a MUCH more comfortable home). Brian Robinson spent a lot of time with me on the audit, explaining clearly what he was finding in my ca.

Rebekah W.

Rockport

First we have Evergreen do a BIG project worth about $20K (windows, basement, insulate & rebuild an entire wall, a door, attics, and air sealing). They were so great we had them come back later when we decided we did want to do our other door. They are professional and do great work. They take care of your home and are trustworthy, and on top of all that friendly! I highly recommend you call them!

Garreth C Debiegun

Evergreen has just completed Phase 2 of 2 at my home. They are professional, hard-working and courteous. They communicate well..no surprises. They've gone above and beyond to make my home comfortable and were very respectful of my home.I recommend them unequivocally!!!Many thanks to Brian, Brian, Rick, Eddie, Dawson and the rest of the Evergreen crew!!

David Henry Feldman

Evergreen removed and replaced the insulation in my attic. They did a great job!, Crew was excellent, and the whole thing went smoothly, and the attic was NOT easy to get into or work in, so kudos to some hard work done well!

Joel A.

Portland

Thanks Evergreen Home Performance for helping to make our home more efficient. Many thanks as well to Bryan for the initial walk through and recommendations to make our home more efficient and to Dave, Roland, and Jacob for a job that was done professionally and courteous.  We were amazed at the level of efficiency and everyday they made sure to protect our floors, carpets, and furniture. We had daily discussions with Dave about progress and what was being done and where they were at in the project.

Carol Fink

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