At B&E Energy Solutions, we help homeowners improve energy efficiency and comfort levels starting with professional energy audits. Read on to learn how an energy audit can make your home more efficient and lower your utility bills.
Why an Energy-Efficient Home Matters
Reducing energy waste is key to controlling comfort and your heating and cooling costs. Having an energy-efficient HVAC system and a well-insulated and air-sealed building can improve your home’s comfort level while reducing your energy expenses. This is where an energy audit plays a crucial role. A home energy audit can reveal where your home may be wasting energy and offer actionable steps to enhance its efficiency.
Signs You Need an Energy Audit
1. Rising Energy Bills
While energy bills fluctuate seasonally, consistently high bills are a warning sign. Comparing the usage from bills of the same time period in previous years can help identify unusual changes. Factors like working from home, as seen during the pandemic, can also influence energy consumption. If your bills are higher than expected, an energy audit can pinpoint the inefficiencies.
2. Wintertime cold areas in your home
During the winter, your home should feel warm and cozy. If rooms stay cold despite turning on the heat, warm air may be leaving, or cold air may be entering through leaks or poor insulation. Common culprits include:
- Insufficient insulation
- Air leaks in the attic, crawl space, or basement
- Leaky ductwork
An energy audit will identify these issues and offer solutions like sealing leaks and upgrading insulation to reduce your heating costs.
Maintaining an Energy-Efficient Heater
Even with proper insulation, your heater’s efficiency can affect your energy bills. Key factors to consider include:
- Age of Your Heater: Heaters lose some of their efficiency each year after they pass their prime. If your heater is 15–20 years old, it may be time for a replacement.
- Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): A high AFUE rating indicates your heater is converting most of its fuel into heat. Newer models can have an AFUE of 90% to 98%, while older furnaces can be as low as the 50% range.
- Regular Maintenance: Routine maintenance keeps your heating system running efficiently. Skipping maintenance can lead to system failures and higher energy costs.
The Importance of an Energy Audit
With energy prices on the rise, an energy audit is a smart investment. An audit evaluates your home’s energy use and offers strategies to improve efficiency and comfort and help reduce your heating & cooling costs. Rather than adjusting your thermostat and sacrificing comfort, an energy audit provides more sustainable long-term solutions.
How B&E Energy Solutions Can Help
At B&E Energy Solutions, we specialize in conducting energy audits that assess your home’s energy use, comfort, and safety. Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Identifying areas for improved insulation
- Recommending Heating, Cooling & Water Heating system upgrades
- Air sealing to reduce air leaks
We also guide you through New Jersey’s Utility sponsored energy efficiency rebate programs and zero-interest financing options to make your home improvements affordable.
Why Choose B&E Energy Solutions?
With over 25 years of experience, our team is committed to improving your home’s energy efficiency. We are certified by HomeAdvisor, the Building Performance Institute, and Energy Star. Our customers across New Jersey trust us to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Through a combination of rebates and zero-interest financing, we can help you finance up to $20,000 in whole house energy improvements with no upfront costs.
Ready to reduce your energy bills and increase your home’s comfort? Contact B&E Energy Solutions at (888) 740-7920 or email us at info@beinsulated.com. We serve Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington, and surrounding counties in central and southern New Jersey.
