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Energy Audit — Brooklynian

Energy Audit

jml
jml
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights

Now that the cold weather is here, I remember that my house is _freezing_ due to the seive-like walls I have that leak every bit of heat out nearly instantly. NY State has this energy star audit program where someone comes and tells you what to do to your house to make it warmer. Has anyone used it? They have a list of accredited contractors, but there must be a hundred of them.

http://www.getenergysmart.org/Resources/FindPartner.aspx?t=4

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  • cool the kid
    cool the kid

    Actually I am an engineer who works at a company that does this... PM me ur contact info, we can do something

  • king without a crown
    king without a crown

    I heard about this program and they survey your home and make recommendations I'm wondering if it is worth it Mr Cool?

  • doctorj
    doctorj

    These things can get expensive compared to the cheap fixes that make most difference, and a lot of what they come up with is common sense. So do everything sensible and cheap you can think of first... new lowE/argon windows... feeling around boards for drafts to plug, insulating any AC sleeves when not in use... check bathroom exhaust fan if you have one (it may be over-venting)... look into a new digital control system your boiler, with wireless sensors, so you deliver the right amount of heat more evenly... check with a thermometer whether there's a particular spot that gets more convection from external wind on a cold windy night, and think of ways to insulate that spot better first (in my case installing an extra door solved a major problem)... and so on.

    Otherwise, I think this individual and Co. are extremely professional, capable, and locally available:

    http://www.brightpower.biz/ereiss

  • jml
    jml

    Thanks, Dr.j. Did all that, and house is definitely warmer than it was, but parts are still drafty. One of the people I spoke to described ways cold air can get in even though I've blown insulation into the cockloft, put in new windows and caulked about everywhere I can think of. Putting in new windows is going to be a pain now, as much of PH is landmarked (though worth it if you consider the monstrosity on Park place).

    Also there is a rebate program you can apply for which will pay for some of the inspection cost.

  • cool the kid
    cool the kid

    Another member approached me about this, and after talking to my boss here's my recommendation:

    NYSERDA & Coned have programs that are MUCH CHEAPER than any consulting firm can do, and with their volume they're able to find problems much faster than we can. Give Con Ed a call, they should be able to do something for you for ~$500

  • jml
    jml

    I went to http://www.nyserda.org. There is a low cost or free inspection the state will do. There's an application to fill out. I just heard back from them and they asked how much oil and electricity I use per year, then they're going to do an inspection. Don't know what method they'll use (blower door, etc) but we'll see.

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