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A Boost for Energy Auditing from Consumer Reports
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In the Oct 2011 issue, in an article titled "Energy savings (for real)": What works: A home energy audit can identify low-tech, high-yield energy retrofits. Your utility or state energy office…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Walter Stachowicz Sep 22, 2011.
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Karin Haerter posted a discussionA Boost for Energy Auditing from Consumer Reports:
In the Oct 2011 issue, in an article titled "Energy savings (for real)": What works: A home energy audit can identify low-tech, high-yield energy retrofits. Your utility or state energy office might offer low-cost audits. But be sure they're using pros certified by the Building Performance Institute or the Residential Energy Services Network. They undergo classroom and hands-on field training in whole-house energy audits, and continuing education requirements ensure that they keep up with…See More
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Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Karin,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros! Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
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