Healthy, Energy Efficient Existing Homes

What kind of air do you like in your home?

According to the American Lung Association: "Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have respiratory diseases are at greater risk."

There are many options to improve the quality of life in and around your existing home. New methods and designs that help you save money and improve the air quality in your home.

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Retrofit is the term used for weatherization of existing homes. This activity can cost the home owner from $800 to over $2000 dollars or more depending on the condition of the house. Savings vary based on the current usage and the strategies employed to improve the home’s energy consumption. A Home Performance Audit will help the home owner make the improvements that are most cost effective for their situation. Performance Plus Homes can help you determine the best course of action.

Energy Efficient – testing will give an estimate of the impact of specified improvements as well as the payback period.

Affordable – these improvements provide a return year after year. For those suffering from allergies, affordable may mean reduced visits to the doctor or overall improved health.

Home Performance Audit - The specific purpose is to:

Identify the type, size, condition, and rate of energy consumption
for each major energy-using device.
Recommend appropriate energy conservation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
Estimate labor and material costs for energy retrofits.
Project savings expected from energy retrofits.
Note current and potential health and safety problems and how they may be
affected by proposed changes.
Explain behavioral changes that will reduce energy waste.
Provide a written record of recommendations.