Your Energy Efficiency Experts
ENERGY AUDITs
An energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home
or business consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make
your home or business more energy efficient, by performing a room by room
examination of the building envelope as well as a thorough examination
of past utility bills. A professional energy audit will show you problem
areas that when corrected, can save you significant amounts of money over
time.
blower door test
Professional energy auditors use blower door tests to help determine a
home's airtightness. This diagnostic tool detects air leakage. With a
calibrated fan and a device to track air flow and building pressure, a
blower door changes the air pressure inside your home to measure the quantity
and speed of outside air rushing in.
Duct testing
If your home is over seven years old, you should have your ducts professionally
tested by a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) technician. An
average home leaks 30% of its conditioned air into the attic and crawl
spaces. A duct blaster uses a fan to force air through all holes and cracks
in the ductwork until we can measure the amount of leakage. We then track
down the sources of the leaks.
HVAC SYSTEM TEST
• We perform a
battery of HVAC tests, including:
1.
Static Pressure – Measures how hard the air handler has to work to push
conditioned air through the.
ducts Too much static pressure decreases air handler efficiency.
2.
Temperature Rise – If your temperature rise (supply air temp minus return
air temp) is higher than your
furnace’s
specs, you may have a dirty filter, undersized ducts or other deficiencies.
3.
Carbon Monoxide Test – Check for cracks in the heat exchanger that could
lead to CO infiltration into your
home.
4.
Freon Check – Verify your air conditioning unit is charged with the proper
amount of Freon.
FLOW-HOOD TEST
When placed over supply grills, where air flows from ducts into rooms,
a flow hood measures delivered air in cubic feet per minute. The results
help determine the effectiveness of the HVAC and duct systems.
COMBUSTION APPLIANCE ZONE (CAZ) TEST
An inspection of furnaces, water heaters, ovens and other combustion appliances.
A CAZ test detects dangerous by products of combustion that are not properly
vented.
INSULATION EVALUATION
Insulation is often the best energy investment for your home. As the amount
of insulation increases, your cost to heat/cool your home will decrease.
Our certified energy professionals are trained to be able to recommend
where you need insulation, how much you need, and which type is right
for your home.
INFRARED SCAN
Thermography measures surface temperatures by using an Infrared camera.
By using this tool we get a picture of the various temperatures inside
your home and on its exterior. Based on the amount of infrared radiation
(heat) visible in the image, we can identify insulation deficiencies and
points of air infiltration.
SOLAR POWER EVALUATION
Based on your home’s location, structure and energy use, we’ll evaluate
the potential benefits of installing solar panels. First we will apply
energy-efficiency measures to reduce your current electricity load, then
we implement a photovoltaic system to help meet that reduced load.
IS YOUR HOME MAKING YOU SICK?
Did You KNOW? Up to 30% of the air in your home comes from your crawl space. Let the home performance experts at Golden State Energy Consultants get to the bottom of your air quality problem at the same time we improve the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home.
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The Home Performance Report
At the conclusion of the EPA, we’ll provide you with a Whole Home Performance
Report, a clear roadmap to a more energy efficient house. If your home
is in good shape, our job is done. If there’s a way to reduce your energy
bills, increase comfort and improve indoor air quality, Golden State Energy
Consultants has the right team and skills to make it happen.
Should you choose to take the next step, the cost of the EPA will be deducted
from any energy upgrade work completed by us. Our team can also advise
about helpful financing options and tax credits (learn
more)
We will create a specialized plan of action to tighten the homes seal, reduce your energy bills and improve the indoor air quality.
Find the latest rebates and tax incentives for energy improvements and products
in your area.
If your home is over seven years old, have your ducts professionally tested by a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) technician. Duct testing is also advisable whenever heating and air conditioning units undergo a diagnostic tune-up.
Title 24 Compliance
If you need Title 24 energy compliance documentation, you have come to the right place. Whether you have a residential or commercial project, we have the knowledge and expertise to provide the most cost effective solutions for any project of any size.
Professional energy auditors use blower door tests to help determine a home's airtightness. These are some reasons for establishing the proper building tightness:(1) Reducing energy consumption due to air leakage.
Infrared Scanning
Thermography measures surface temperatures by using an Infrared camera. This tool see’s light that is in the heat spectrum. Images on the camera show the temperature variations of the building’s skin, ranging from lighter colors for warm regions to darker colors for cooler areas.