HOME ASSESSMENT
MCW Carpentry LLc is a participating contractor in the
New Jersey Home Performance with Energy Star Program
Matthew C. Weiss CGR, CGP is an energy auditor
What is an Energy Audit?
An energy audit of a home involve inspecting various characteristics of the building envelope including the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and skylights. For each of these components the area and resistance to heat flow (R-value) is measured or estimated. The leakage rate or infiltration of air through the building envelope is of concern which are strongly affected by window construction and quality of door seals such as weatherstripping. The goal of this exercise is to quantify the building's overall thermal performance. The audit may also assess the efficiency, physical condition, and programming of mechanical systems such as the heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and thermostat.
A home energy audit may include a written report estimating energy use given local climate criteria, thermostat settings, roof overhang, and solar orientation. This could show energy use for a given time period, say a year, and the impact of any suggested improvements per year. The accuracy of energy estimates are greatly improved when the homeowner's billing history is available showing the quantities of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, or other energy sources consumed over a one or two-year period
A home energy audit is often used to identify cost effective ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of buildings. In addition, homes may qualify for energy efficiency grants from state government
Some of the greatest effects on energy use are user behavior, climate, and age of the home. An energy audit may therefore include an interview of the homeowners to understand their patterns of use over time. The energy billing history from the local utility company can be calibrated using computer-based thermal modeling
By completing an audit on your house we can make recommendations to wether you can improve efficiency levels for energy consumption
On Mechanical systems updates and improvements, such as; installing installation in wall, ceilings or attic, Weather striping windows and doors, ventilation, in addition to Appliances, Water Usage, Gas and oil usage can improve your energy efficiency. These are a few of the many things that can be done to curb energy usage and improve your home's efficiencies
By letting our clients know where they stand in the energy index for their home, and their carbon footprint we can then start to work on proving their homes to reduce energy consumption
Rebates
The state of New Jersey has some great rebates offered to homeowners for installing new-Hi efficiency appliances and mechanical systems along with installation. The local utilities also offer rebates and tax credits from the Federal government
To learn more go to www.njcleanenergy.com
New Jersey Home Performance with Energy Star Progra includes:
1. Health and safety check (carbon monoxide levels, moisture, and indoor air quality problems)
2. Overall comfort level (cold/hot spots, indoor air quality stuffiness/stale odors)
3. Air sealing opportunities
4. nsulation levels
5.
Heating system efficiency
6. Cooling system/central air conditioning efficiency, if applicable
7. Domestic hot water system efficiency
8. Major appliances
9. Lighting
