Initial Consultation
A home energy assessment begins with a brief consultation over the phone when we:
• Listen to your concerns about the comfort and efficiency of your home
• Learn about your home – the number and type of heating and air units, water heaters, etc.
• Explain how the assessment is conducted
• Schedule your appointment with our home performance consultant at your home
HPS Process
Step 1: Home Performance Assessment
For a small fee, we begin a plan to make your home more comfortable and efficient. This includes a:
• Comprehensive set of evaluations, diagnostics and safety testing to determine current conditions
• Prioritized list of improvements as prescribed by the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program
• Ranges and options for cost of improvements
• Details about state and federal tax credits, and any other available financial incentives.
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"I felt the home energy consultant educated me very well. I have a better understanding of how
I'm losing heat in my home."
S. Lorenz - Annandale, VA
Step 2: Improvement Recommendations
We refine the selected options and work with our trade partners to develop a guaranteed price for your project. During this time, we will:
• Configure a timeline and priority list for achieving desired results
• Review the complete scope of work to ensure that all of your selections are complete and
documented
• Prepare the improvement schedule that will be used throughout the work phases
Step 3: Solution Design
During the improvement phase, your home performance consultant will go over the details with our trade partners to ensure a smooth transition:
• Performing the final “test out” to confirm the desired results, as required by the Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR® program
• Providing all of the documentation you need to submit for rebates and other incentives
HPS Process