Energy Audit & Energy Rating
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Energy Audit: |
| The Energy analysis of newly constructed buildings and existing homes; This type of building is given a HERS rating score which is needed to qualify for EEM's (Energy Efficient Mortgages, Energy Star Homes, Some tax credits, and etc. | The comprehensive energy analysis of an existing building; this analysis is needed in order to acquire a HERS rating score. |
| *The terms energy rating and energy audit are commonly used interchangeably. Both of these terms deal with evaluating the energy performance of a building. | |
Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Tools
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Blower Door |
Data Loggers |
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Official Audit Reports of Wisconsin (Click on the images to see larger pictures):
This home energy efficiency certificate is issued by NorthWoods Energy at the completion of a Wisconsin Energy Rating.
This rating was conducted by a Wisconsin Energy Rater. The report shows energy consumption and environmental emissions that are produced by this particular house.
This data shows the energy consumption by certain features of a house. Home owners and home builders can evaluate their homes energy consumption by having a HERS accredited Wisconsin Energy Rater perform an energy rating.
This Equipment Sizing Report was conducted by a NorthWoods HERS energy auditor. Notice that the furnace is undersized for the energy load of the house.
This official certificate given to a home that gets an Energy StarHome Rating. Notice that this home did not achieve the EPA requirement for an Energy Star Home. This climate zone requires a HERS index of 80 or lower.
WI Blower Door Test: This picture shows the results from a blower door test and the ACH (Air Changes/hr). The less air infiltrating, the lower your homes HERS index score.
If you are interested in more information on what is involved with a Wisconsin Energy Rating then visit this link to the RESNET web site or call or email NorthWoods Energy, we look forward to working with you!
