from Abby in Edgerton, WI:
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I am buying a new house. How can I find out how much energy I should expect to use?
A consultant partnering with Focus on Energy can help.
The very best way to find out the amount of energy a home might use is to have home performance rating conducted by a partnering consultant with the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program. The consultant will evaluate the home, and use home performance software to estimate the homes current energy usage, as well as offer any suggestions that might help improve the homes energy efficiency.
If you have a new home plan design, you and your builder can work with Focus on Energy’s new construction program, Focus on Energy New Homes . The consultant will also be able to use your plans to provide the same type of information.
Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009