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Home Energy Inspections

Energy compliance for new homes

Greenway 360 Pro provides third party inspections and Energy Star Certifications for new construction homes. Every new home built in Texas needs a Third party energy inspection. Also builders can qualify for the 45L tax credit with an Energy Star certification of $2500 per house.

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Home energy audit for existing homes

What is a home energy audit? A home energy audit helps you pinpoint where your house is losing energy and what you can do to save money. A home energy auditor will also address heath and safety issues that might exist in your home. The audit involves two parts, the home assessment and analysis using computer software

The Audit Process and Recommendations

Greenway 360 pro gose into great detail to assess your home's energy use. The energy assessor will do a room-by-room examination of the residence, as well as a thorough examination of past utility bills. Walk through your home with the assessor and ask questions. Many professional energy assessments will include a blower door test and a thermographic scan. Assessors may use equipment to detect sources of energy loss, such as blower doors, infrared cameras, furnace efficiency meters, and surface thermometers. Check out the Energy Saver 101 home energy audit infographicto get an idea of what energy assessors look for and to learn more about the special tools they use to conduct an assessment. Through the process, the home assessor will gather information and produce a report including characterizations of your home and action you can take to reduce your home's energy use while increasing comfort of the living space. Common recommendations often include: Home Energy Inspections Tuesday, October 31, 2023 3:16 PM Greenway Energy Report Page 12.1 space. Common recommendations often include:

Conduct whole-home air sealing to reduce air leakage and drafts
Add insulation to your home's attic, foundation, or walls to prevent heat loss.
Seal and insulate ducts in unconditioned spaces.
Improve the efficiency of heating, cooling and hot water equipment.
Install home ventilation, smart thermostats, LEDs, smart power strips, ENERGY STAR appliances, solar PV, an electric vehicle charger, and other efficient technologies that improve home performance.

The right mix of improvements to your home will depend on the age and quality of current equipment, the local climate, and your home energy goals

Certification and Energy Tax Credits

Home energy assessments are conducted by professionals that have industry accepted credentials. Selecting a certified home energy auditor assures the homeowner that the auditor is uniquely skilled and qualified to perform energy assessment work. The following are accepted home energy certification programs;

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Engineers Building Energy Assessment Professional certification.
The Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Auditor certification.
The Building Performance Institute Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor certification.
The Residential Energy Services Network Home Energy Rater certification.
Any other third-party certification recognized or deemed equivalent by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Home energy auditor certification is also a requirement for homeowners seeking tax credits authorized and Inflation Reduction Act.The listed Greenway Energy Report Page 12.2 seeking tax credits authorized and Inflation Reduction Act.The listed certification programs have been reviewed by DOE and serve as a list of Qualified Certification Programs for home energy auditors that taxpayers can use to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) for home energy audits. Starting in 2024, home energy auditors will be required to provide a business employer identification number (EIN), or other type of relevant taxpayer identifying number, as part of the written report they provide to the homeowner looking to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) for home energy audits.If you wish to claim this credit, make certain the home energy auditor has applied for and received an EIN for their business and that the EIN number is on the final report provided by the auditor.

Preparing for an Energy Audit

Before the energy assessor visits your house, make a list of any existing problems such as condensation and uncomfortable or drafty rooms. Have copies or a summary of the home's yearly energy bills. (Your utility may be able to provide these to you or you may be able to get them online.) Assessors use this information to establish what to look for during the audit. The assessor will also talk with you to better understand your needs and interests in having an assessment. The assessor will examine the outside of the home to determine the size of the house and its features (i.e., wall area, number and size of windows). The assessor then will analyze how you use your home:

Home Energy Inspections

Energy compliance for new homes

Greenway 360 Pro provides third party inspections and Energy Star Certifications for new construction homes. Every new home built in Texas needs a Third party energy inspection. Also builders can qualify for the 45L tax credit with an Energy Star certification of $2500 per house.

Includes:

Home energy audit for existing homes

The Audit Process and Recommendations

The right mix of improvements to your home will depend on the age and quality of current equipment, the local climate, and your home energy goals

Certification and Energy Tax Credits

Preparing for an Energy Audit

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