Energy Audits & Diagnostics

YOUR HOME AS A SYSTEM
Your home is more than a collection of windows, doors, walls and appliances – it’s a system, and it should be treated as such. You can put efficient windows on an inefficient home, and the benefits will be negligible. Likewise new AC on a leaky building will do little to lower your bills.

Whether you need to diaganose a specific problem area or get a game plan for whole house efficiency, Sustainable Building Solutions has the experts you need.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INVESTMENT
Without an energy audit, you can spend time and money on expensive energy measures without fixing the real problem. Our building science experts analyze every aspect of your home’s performance – from duct sealing to HVAC systems to your building envelope – and they map out the most cost effective route to a greener, more efficient home.

GREEN FOR ALL
High energy prices aren’t going anywhere, and with increasing concern about climate change and energy independence, more and more people are looking for greener homes. An energy audit will show you the best way to add value to your home and save you money in the process. Our energy experts can also identify relevant federal and state incentives or utility rebates for efficiency and renewable energy measures.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY
Indoor air quality is often impacted by the quality of your ventilation and HVAC systems. Beyond saving you money, an energy audit can help identify unknown problem areas and potential for improving your environment.

FIXING SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
High energy bills, mold and moisture issues, drafts, poor ventilation or bad indoor air quality – any of these issues can indicate building performance problems. Whether they are caused by mistakes in design or construction; or caused by inadequate maintenance, to fix them, you first have to identify the root cause. Schedule a diagnostic assessment with one of our building forensics experts, and we'll take an indepth look into whatever problem you're experiencing.

EXPERTS IN THE FIELD
Bill Klotz, our Director of Building Science, is Building Performance Institute Certified, a licensed General Contractor, a Master Certified Contractor, Level I Infrared Photographer, and a seasoned Building Scientist. As co-editor of Principles of Building Science, he’s also obsessive about this stuff – so don’t be afraid to ask questions!

WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?
Call Sustainable Building Solutions or contact us online to schedule a comprehensive energy audit and/or a diagnostic assessment of a specific issue with your home or building.