Go GREEN! Save your pennies! Get an energy audit?

Old Man Winter’s has settled in, and times are tight. If you are looking to cut costs, you may want to consider an energy audit. Our local electricity provider Commonwealth Edison doesn’t offer this service, but they do offer their Home Energy Analysis Tool.

If you decide to get a professional in to check your home, I recommend visiting the Illinois Association of Energy Raters. You can find a certified service provider to analyze your home. Energy loss isn’t always appliances; older window or mechanical systems, there are other ways your home can lose energy. An energy audit or energy rating service can determine the overall efficiency of your home and help determine ways it can become more energy efficient. Not only will you save money every month, you can even find ways to make your home more marketable by going GREEN. You can find out how to get and Energy Star rating for your home, making your home eligible for certain loans and tax benefits for the rating.

It takes a few minutes to do your homework, but the benefits are worth it!