EE 1.0  Energy Audits
The goal of an audit is to develop a specific list of existing problems that may, when corrected, save the homeowner significant amounts of energy expense. Home energy audits identify where energy is being lost from a home. Audits can also determine the efficiency of a home's heating and cooling systems.

Home energy audits identify drafts and leaks around doors and windows or in the ductwork through which conditioned air flows. They can also determine whether a home has adequate insulation in its walls, ceilings, attic, and foundation. Audits can highlight ways to conserve hot water and electricity. There are two ways of obtaining a home energy audit— homeowners can do it themselves or enlist the help of a professional home energy auditor.