A Good Kind of Audit
Colder weather typically results in higher energy bills, and with winter in full swing, we’d like to remind you about a free co-op service that can help you boost efficiency and save money.
As your trusted energy partner, we believe savings and efficiency are within reach for everyone, and we want to help you get there. That’s why JOEMC offers free home energy audits.
An energy audit provides a view of your home’s efficiency. Understanding how your home uses energy can help determine the best ways to adjust energy consumption, improve problem areas, and ultimately keep more money in your wallet. You could say this is a good kind of audit.
Wondering about the process? First, request the energy audit by filling out the form on our website, joemc.com/request-an-energy-audit-form, or simply give us a call at the office. A qualified energy advisor will then perform the audit at your residence.
Our energy advisor conducts a walk-through of your home, examining energy use and identifying problem areas. The advisor will look at specific elements of your home impacting energy use, such as doors, windows, and insulation levels. The advisor will also examine major appliances, including your water heater and heating and cooling system, and, if requested, will conduct a room-by-room assessment. During the assessment, the advisor will ask questions about your energy use habits and review past energy bills.
Finally, the advisor will provide you with an evaluation of your home’s energy use, recommendations regarding energy consumption, and steps you can take to improve efficiency and save money. One of the greatest values of an energy audit is helping you understand how you use electricity and, more importantly, identifying ways to use it more efficiently.
If you don’t have time for an in-home energy audit, you can also try a quick and easy do-it-yourself audit by doing an online audit on our website. If you have a few minutes and at least ten months of billing history, go to joemc.com/energywise/online-energy-audit and simply answer a few questions about your home. This home profile is saved, and an analysis is done, breaking down your energy use using your bills. The tool provides bill-specific ways to help you save.
These two free energy audits are just some of the many perks of your co-op membership, so we hope you’ll take advantage of these valuable services. If you’re looking for more ways to save, check out our additional efficiency offerings, such as online appliance calculators, free or discounted smart
