Can a Home Energy Assessment Help Save on Energy Bills?
With rising energy bills throughout the Greater Rochester area, homeowners are looking for real solutions to keep costs down. The good news? A professional home energy assessment from Wise Home Energy can identify exactly where your home is losing energy and which improvements will have the biggest impact on your monthly utility costs.
Why is My Energy Bill So High?
Whether your home uses gas, fuel oil or electricity, rates have been increasing across the board for the past 5 years. These changes, combined with changing weather patterns, have left many Rochester area homeowners wondering what they can do to keep bills in check.
If you’ve ever wondered why your energy bill increased unexpectedly, the answer usually starts with your home’s overall efficiency. Sometimes, the biggest energy-wasters are hidden in plain sight in drafty attics, leaky ductwork, or walls that lack proper insulation. However, many factors can drive up your energy bills, including inefficient heating or cooling systems and even unnoticed moisture problems.
What Happens in a Home Energy Assessment?
A home energy assessment, sometimes called an energy audit or whole-home efficiency testing, offers a complete analysis of how your home uses and loses energy.
Wise’s BPI-certified experts start with your home performance concerns, then use advanced tools like blower door tests and infrared cameras to uncover problem areas. Afterward, you’ll receive a clear report with prioritized, expert recommendations and advice on available incentives to help you make the most impactful upgrades.
Home Performance Upgrades to Save Energy
After your assessment, Wise may recommend several targeted upgrades to boost comfort and lower your bills, such as:
Insulation & Air Sealing
Thin or missing insulation and unsealed gaps let heat and AC escape, raising energy costs and causing year-round drafts. With focused insulation upgrades, we use high-performance materials, like spray foam insulation, so your home stays comfortable in every season.
Attic Performance
Energy loss through the attic is common in Rochester homes, which raises your utility bills and makes your upstairs uncomfortable. Attic insulation upgrades can provide several comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality benefits.
Heating & Cooling System Efficiency
If your HVAC is struggling to keep up, it’s costing you. Installing a right-sized heating and cooling system can save energy, improve comfort, and even reduce the need for repairs. At Wise, we specialize in high-efficiency systems, like ducted and ductless heat pumps.
Healthy Air & Moisture Control
Air leaks and humidity can hurt your health and raise energy bills. Air quality improvements like duct sealing, filtration, or ventilation upgrades lead to a healthier, more energy efficient, and more durable home.
Get Savings, Comfort, and Peace of Mind with a Wise Home Energy Assessment
When you address the hidden causes of energy waste, your improvements add up fast, lowering monthly bills, reducing wear on equipment, and making your Rochester home more comfortable. Plus, a professional assessment can help you qualify for valuable incentives, like NYSERDA rebates, that reduce the cost of upgrades.