Answers matching: energy audit
Scroll UpHow much energy would an extra inch of insulation save?- Barbara, Reedsburg, WI
Have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR evaluation.
Click to read the full answerWho should I contact to get an energy audit?- Tom , Mequon, WI
Contact Focus on Energy.
Click to read the full answerHow much does a home energy evaluation cost?- Joan, Madison, WI
The cost varies. Read on for more.
Click to read the full answerI need someone to look at my house to tell me how to save on utilities.- Dave , Berlin,WI
Find out more about the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program.
Click to read the full answerCan someone come and check the energy efficiency of our home?- Linda , Sussex,WI
Have home evaluation through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.
Click to read the full answerI have about 7" of insulation in my attic. How much more should be added?- Norm, Fremont, WI
Insulate attics to a minimum of R-50.
Click to read the full answerWe have high bills and our 30-year old heating system needs replacing; can you help?- Delores , New Glarus, WI
Financial incentives and guidance are available from Focus.
Click to read the full answerHow can I perform an energy audit on our school with my students?- Helen , Madison, WI
Focus and KEEP offer great resources for the classroom.
Click to read the full answerAdding insulation to our attic or replacing old inefficient windows?- Matt, Wauwatosa, WI
Generally insulation will be more cost effective.
Click to read the full answerI am concerned about heat loss to the attic. How much does an evaluation cost?- Gregg , De Forest, WI
Evaluations range in cost from about $300 to $400.
Click to read the full answerHow can I get an energy audit?- Leah, Green Bay, WI
Contact Focus on Energy.
Click to read the full answerDo you know anything about an energy sheet used by NASA that you place in your attic to reduce bills?- Cletus, Altoona, WI
Proper air sealing & insulation may be a better option.
Click to read the full answerHow can I make my home (which has newspaper insulation) more energy efficient?- Marianne, Milwaukee, WI
If possible, you may want to remove the newspaper insulation.
Click to read the full answerWill hiring someone with an infrared camera help with high heating bills?- Garrett , Shorewood, WI
A professional might use an infrared camera to identify insulation or air leakage problems.
Click to read the full answerMy May therm usage is 464 for 2 appliances. My utility says this is not excessive. How can this be?- Patrick , Milwaukee, WI
Therm usage can vary by home size and energy usage.
Click to read the full answerWho do I contact to have an energy audit done on my home?- Kathy , Greenfield, WI
Contacting Focus on Energy will get you started.
Click to read the full answerI need more insulation in my attic. Does Focus on Energy have any incentives?- Jessie, Green Bay, WI
Focus on Energy does offer Cash-Back Rewards.
Click to read the full answerShould I replace my water heater with a power-vent or direct-vent model?- Bret, Eau Claire, WI
Both power-vent and direct-vent are effective.
Click to read the full answerWhat happened to the home energy audit program?- Roger, Mequon, WI
Energy evaluations are offered. Visit, focusonenergy.com.
Click to read the full answerHow many inches of insulation are suggested for an attic in northern WI?- Gre, Brule, WI
It’s not a matter of how many inches. Read on.
Click to read the full answerI am buying a new house. How can I find out how much energy I should expect to use?- Abby , Edgerton, WI
A consultant partnering with Focus on Energy can help.
Click to read the full answerHow do I get an energy audit for my condo?- Dave , Racine, WI
Contact Focus on Energy.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the best way for a business to save energy and money at the same time?- Clay, New York, NY
Focus helps every type of business save energy and money.
Click to read the full answerI have a problem keeping paint on the East side of my home. Would an energy audit help?- Joan , Brookfield, Wisconsin
An energy evaluation can definitely help.
Click to read the full answerDoes Focus on Energy offer free energy audits?- Patrick, Eau Claire, WI
Energy audits are not free, but we have many ways to help you save energy.
Click to read the full answerIs it more or less efficient to circulate air in my home (2 story) using the furnace fan?- Nancy , Wauwatosa, WI
It’s best to run the furnace fan on “auto”.
Click to read the full answerWho is eligible for an energy evaluation?- John , Spring Green, WI
Anyone can hire a consultant for an evaluation through Focus on Energy.
Click to read the full answerCan I find out information on energy costs for a house before we purchase?- Tammy, Kenosha, WI
Yes, we have a couple of options for you.
Click to read the full answerI live in a very old house. How can I cut my expensive winter heating bill?- Lenny, Stoughton, WI
We recommend an in-home evaluation.
Click to read the full answerWhy is my electric bill so high?- Jodie, Brown Deer, WI
There are many reasons your electric bill may seem high. Read on for help.
Click to read the full answerI would like to retrofit my 25 year old home with foam insulation. Is it worth it?- Chad, Oconomowoc, WI
It depends on what area of the home you are want to insulate.
Click to read the full answerDoes the cost of an energy audit qualify for a federal tax credit?- Norm , Slinger, WI
Learn the details of the federal tax credits at these Web sites.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the program that helps make a house more energy efficient?- Suzanne, Menomonie, WI
Work with a Home Performance professional in your area!
Click to read the full answerWhat is an energy evaluation?- Diane, Racine, WI
It's like a check up for your home.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the benefits of having an energy evaluation?- Stephen, Eau Claire, WI
There are many benefits to having an energy evaluation.
Click to read the full answerI noticed mold on my bathroom ceiling. Where does this come from and how can I get rid of it?- Tim, Cudahy, WI
Mold and mildew may be signs of excess moisture.
Click to read the full answerI notice that the snow melts off my roof faster than my neighbors. Is this a good thing?- Donna, Elkhorn, WI
This could mean that you don't have enough insulation in your attic.
Click to read the full answerDoes my utility perform energy audits for homes?- Roger, Kenosha, WI
Utilities do not normally perform energy audits.
Click to read the full answerIs aluminum/reflective sheeting insulation a good type of insulation to install in my home?- Kay, Eau Claire, WI
Proper air sealing & insulation may be a better option.
Click to read the full answerI am putting a steel roof on my home, what can I do to insulate the ceiling panels?- Lanny , Chippewa Falls, WI
The panels can be insulated, but make sure it is done right.
Click to read the full answerCan you tell me what I would save by going to a geothermal heat system?- Bob, Waukesha, WI
Savings can be significant. Read on for details.
Click to read the full answerI would like to have my home audited for energy waste. Who does this and what is the cost?- Matt, Green Bay, WI
We can help you find a consultant!
Click to read the full answerMost of our windows have mold. How can we solve this before replacing them?- Margie , Kohler, WI
Mold should not cause windows of this age to need replacement.
Click to read the full answerShould I let my energy efficient furnace fan run at a very low speed 24/7?- Dale , De Pere, WI
It’s best to run the furnace an on “auto”.
Click to read the full answerIs there an average energy cost per year per square foot for a ranch home in the Milwaukee area?- Reed , Wauwatosa, WI
There is not really an average, but an energy evaluation may help.
Click to read the full answerI have a problem with ice dams in the winter and water leaking in my family room.- Jim , Wind Lake, WI
An evaluation from a consultant would provide the best answers.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the recommended R-value for attic insulation?- Georgia, Wauwatosa, WI
Visit the ENERGY STAR Web site to learn more.
Click to read the full answerWhat should we look for in urethane insulation?- Nick , MIlwaukee, WI
Yes, please read on.
Click to read the full answerOur current HVAC system is 22 years old. Should we upgrade to reduce our monthly energy bills?- Kate , La Crosse, WI
A home evaluation will tell you what is most cost-effective.
Click to read the full answerCan you suggest ways to make energy saving choices when I remodel?- Kelly, Waukesha, WI
There are many energy efficient options you can include!
Click to read the full answerIs a site assessment a requirement for a Focus on Energy rebate?- Gloria, Ferryville, WI
Assessments by one of our partners or advisors is recommended.
Click to read the full answerHow do I find out which of my windows are the most drafty?- Kathrine , West Allis,WI
There are several easy ways to check air leaks around windows.
Click to read the full answerDoes Focus require an energy audit on homes before distributing a rebate?- Tom, Melville, NY
Many rewards require an energy evaluation first.
Click to read the full answerWould new windows stop the mold in the corners and on the window?- Marty , Green Bay, WI
New windows are only a temporary fix, this is a moisture problem.
Click to read the full answerIs there a credit for a energy audit of my home?- Chester , Oak Creek, WI
There are no credits for the audit, but there are incentives for improvements.
Click to read the full answerWe have heard that WE Energies does energy inspections & we may qualify for rebates.- Mary , Oostburg, WI
Focus on Energy can help with an energy evaluation.
Click to read the full answerAre the rebate programs predicated to cover energy audits for WI homes?- Peter , Onalaska, WI
Yes, visit Focus on Energy to find a partnering consultant.
Click to read the full answerHow much do you save by insulating and drywalling a basement versus just painting basement walls?- Kathleen, Fond du Lac, WI
There are no energy savings by painting the basement walls.
Click to read the full answerHow should I insulate the walls of my 1920's bungalow?- Maggie , Shorewood, WI
Done properly, insulating equates to energy savings.
Click to read the full answerCan nonprofits do residential building energy audits?- Lucy , La Crosse, WI
Get involved with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Click to read the full answerDoes Focus on Energy have any programs that rate houses that are for sale?- Kathy , Fort Atkinson, WI
Focus can work with many homes at the time of sale or before.
Click to read the full answerHow do I tell if my house is energy efficient?- Glen , Green Bay, WI
Have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR evaluation.
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