What Can I Expect During My Energy Audit?
A Residential Energy Audit consists of two phases: Phase 1: During the first phase of the audit, a BPI auditor assesses your home as a “total home system,” completes a thorough inspection of the living space, attic, basement (or crawl spaces) and performs a number of diagnostic tests including blower door depressurization, thermal leak detection […]
Read MoreWhat Does a Home Energy Audit Include?
Your NJ Energy Audit will include: A thorough health and safety test including testing all combustion appliances such gas furnaces, water heaters and gas ovens. This includes a CO test (carbon monoxide), checking for gas leaks and an overall evaluation of the efficiency and general condition of all gas and main electrical appliances. In addition, […]
Read MoreProud U.S. Department of Energy 2016 Century Club Award Winner
The Insulation Group was recently awarded with a 2016 Century Award. Century Awards are given to Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (HPwES) contractors who have completed 100 or more comprehensive jobs in one year. We have been awarded this honor in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and top ten in the State of New Jersey. We have […]
Read MoreWhat is a Blower Door Test?
A blower door is a powerful fan that mounts into the frame of an exterior door. The fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed cracks and openings in the home. Our TIG auditor may use a smoke stick to […]
Read MoreMake Everyday Earth Day
Spring is the perfect time of year to start using energy saving tips. New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program has put together some helpful ways that you can celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd and every day. Lighting Tips. Replace your standard incandescent light bulbs with LEDs. LEDs last up to 10 times longer than more […]
Read MoreBenefits of Correctly Using a Programmable Thermostat
Correctly using your a programmable thermostat to control your home’s temperature throughout the day can turn into a savings of $180/year, all while lessening your HVAC system’s impact on the environment. You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You […]
Read MoreHow Proper Insulation Can Help Energy Loss in Homes
Inadequate insulation and air leakage are the main causes of energy loss in most homes. Depending on the age of your home, the number of floors, number of heating & cooling zones etc., your current insulation may no longer be effective against heat transfer. A professional energy audit will be able to tell you: How […]
Read MoreMaintaining Your High-Efficiency Heating System
Maintaining your high efficiency heating system is important to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Here are some helpful hints on how you can keep your equipment in optimal condition. Change your filters. This should be done at least twice a year on your heating system. Dirty filters aren’t good for the system or for your […]
Read MoreTop Tips to Save Money in NJ this Heating Season
Change Your Filters. Dirty filters in your home’s heating system result in dirty air in your home. They also restrict the system’s air flow, reducing your heating system’s efficiency by up to 15%. Install a Programmable Thermostat. Installing a programmable thermostat in your home (and using it correctly!) can save you up to $180 in heating […]
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