This program can help reduce costs while improving the efficiency of your home. We make it easy to participate and customize the recommendations to maximize the benefits for you. The Home Energy Check-Up provides you with:
- An on-site analysis of your energy use
- A report which contains cost-effective options and easy-to-follow recommendations to help your energy usage
- Financial incentives that cover approved measures
- Connection to prequalified contractors who can perform the work
- Equipment installation at your convenience
To contact a local participating contractor for more information and appointment scheduling go to www.dom.com/contractorsearch or call 1-866-DOM-HELP.
2 comments:
Why would we pay for a walk-through when we are already energy efficient? Why do our bills get higher when it gets really hot and really cold? We have not turned on our heat since we have a fire place, 2 people have moved out and no one is really ever home. We turn off lights, we unplug unused electronics. And in doing all of this our Dominion power bill has still gone up $40. How does any of this make sense? There's no reason for this unless your company is price gouging expecting us to not notice because you expect for us to turn on the heat and use more energy, which we are not.
The Home Energy Check-Up program is designed to help with the very issue you are having. You think you’re doing everything right, but then are surprised by your bill. Every home is different so there is no one size fits all fix for improving the efficiency of your home and ultimately, lowering your bill. Having a check-up, or an audit, identifies the issues with your home in particular and provides customized solutions to maximize the benefits to you specifically.
Additional things to consider:
Hot summer and cold winter days mean your heating and cooling system has to work harder to keep your home comfortable. Prepare ahead by improving the insulation in your home and preventing air leaks.
Have you added or replaced any major appliances? Adding a dishwasher, for example, means more electricity for the appliance and possibly more to heat water.
Have you checked the filters in your heating and cooling system lately? Clogged filters increase the energy necessary to operate your system. Clean or replace your filter(s) monthly and keep your system operating at maximum efficiency with an annual checkup by a qualified technician. Note: You can receive a rebate on a heat pump checkup by participating in the Heat Pump Tune-Up program. (www.dom.com/heatpumptuneup)
What are your thermostat settings? During the heating season, set your thermostat back at night on gas, oil or propane systems. For heat pump systems, it's best to find a comfortable setting and leave it there. During the cooling season, save as much as 3% on your energy costs for every degree you raise the thermostat setting.
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