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residential energy audits

We developed CONSERVE & SAVE® House Call to provide our residential customers with a whole-house, low-cost energy analysis and to connect them with contractors and financing to help them make effective energy efficiency changes.

Your House Call will be performed by our team of qualified home energy auditors who will inspect your home from top to bottom. The audit will focus mainly on building shell improvements such as attic and wall insulation, windows, and air sealing, but will also assess other areas such as appliances and equipment.

TWO TYPES OF HOUSE CALLS

STANDARD HOUSE CALL

$300 value for a co-pay of $50
The Standard House Call includes reviewing your energy use history; performing an in-depth thermal envelope analysis; directing the installation of energy saving devices; assessing appliances, water heater, and HVAC equipment; performing a blower door test; and providing a detailed written report that lists energy-saving recommendations specific to your home.


PERFORMANCE HOUSE CALL

$380 value for a co-pay of $125
The Performance House Call includes all the features of a Standard House Call. In addition, the auditor will perform an infrared diagnosis of your home. The final report will include infrared photos identifying areas of concern.


IT'S AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3

STEP ONE: Fill out a Pre-Audit Questionnaire to get your CONSERVE & SAVE House Call scheduled.
STEP TWO: Complete your House Call energy audit and create an action plan for suggested improvements.
STEP THREE: Complete any required post-installation inspections, apply for rebates, and CONSERVE & SAVE with your improved energy efficiency!


HOUSE CALL REBATES

When you use one of Minnesota Energy Resources Authorized Insulation Contractors to make suggested improvements to your home, you may qualify for the following rebates that are only available to CONSERVE & SAVE House Call participants. Thank you to Minnesota Energy Resources for partnering with Austin Utilities to provide the contractor listing.  See House Call brochure for complete details:


QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS

If your House Call auditor determines your home needs thermal envelope improvements, they will leave you with a Minnesota Energy Resources Authorized Insulation Contractor list. These contractors have obtained the proper credentials under the guidance of Minnesota Energy Resources. They have been trained on the details and guidelines of our program and will meet program standards.
Please note some rebates associated with this program are only available for work performed by a contractor on the Minnesota Energy Resources Authorized Insulation Contractor List.