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Getting a handle on your home's energy use is an important first step to improving efficiency. You can do a simple assessment yourself using our on-line tools, or have a professional energy auditor perform a more thorough audit. Then, use ENERGY STAR resources to get guidance on home improvement projects to enhance energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and increase comfort.
If you have five minutes and your last 12 months of utility bills, use the Home Energy Yardstick to compare your home's energy use to similar homes across the country and see how your home measures up. Then, use our Home Energy Advisor to get recommendations for energy-saving home improvements for typical homes in your area.
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To get specific recommendations for improving the efficiency of your home, contact a professional home energy auditor who can use a specialized equipment to find the energy problems in your home and recommend customized solutions. Start by contacting your local utility to see if they offer free or discounted energy audits to their customers. If not, consider hiring a home energy professional, such as a certified Home Energy Rater or Building Performance Analyst.
Over 50 sponsors across the country now offer a whole-house approach to improving efficiency and comfort through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. A participating Home Performance contractor can evaluate your home using state-of-the-art equipment, recommend comprehensive improvements that will yield the best results, and help you to get the work done.