Can I get a Comprehensive Home Energy Assessment or Diagnostic Survey online?
No. By definition a comprehensive home energy assessment or diagnostic survey requires an intensive in-home inspection with testing and analysis. The findings and recommendations are customized to your home and your specific energy and comfort performance issues. There are several websites that provide a simple analysis of your energy use and standardized recommendations based on data you enter about your home and from your utility bills. A popular example is the Energy Yardstick that can be found at www.energystar.gov. However, most of these on-line tools conclude with a recommendation to get a comprehensive home energy assessment before proceeding with energy and comfort upgrades, so that you can be sure you are doing the right thing. Only an on-site inspection, testing and analysis by a certified energy professional can provide you with the detailed guidance you need for your home.
