Pro Energy Consultants’ Comprehensive Home Energy Audits Now Available in Pittsburgh

CLEVELAND – June 09, 2009 – Pro Energy Consultants, the nation’s first home energy audit franchise, has announced its expansion into Pittsburgh, Penn., with the signing of a new franchisee. The new franchisee owners, Vasso and Constantine Paliouras, will provide local homeowners with standardized, comprehensive energy audits designed to maximize the home’s energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.

“Pro Energy is a great opportunity to not only run our own business, but provide homeowners a beneficial service that will help them become a little greener,” said Vasso, who previously worked as a chemical engineer with Lord Corporation. She also worked in air quality engineering for Veolia Environment SA/US Filter Engineering & Construction.

“Drawing upon my background and my husband’s more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, as well as real estate experience, our goal is to help people with their individual energy conservation efforts and build general awareness of simple changes that can add up to make a big difference,” she added.

Pro Energy Consultants uses state-of-the-art infrared imaging and blower-door testing to determine wasteful energy use in a home or facility. The process begins when a blower door is installed to the home’s front door frame. The blower door acts like a giant fan and blows air out of the home, exaggerating the airflow and pressurization of the house and making energy leakage far more detectable. Pro Energy Consultants then uses the latest in infrared technology to scan the structure and systems in the home.

“Our comprehensive testing and technical equipment gives homeowners a clear picture of exactly where their home is losing energy, and therefore, wasting money,” said Vasso.

“We’re excited Vasso and her husband have joined the Pro Energy Consultants team,” said Pro Energy Consultants Managing Partner Derek Sola. “Pittsburgh is a perfect market for us. We’ve received a tremendous amount of interest in this area from homeowners who are looking for affordable ways to reduce energy consumption and costs.”

According to Sola, Pro Energy has experienced considerable growth since being founded in 2008. He attributes this largely to the nation’s increased focus on fiscal responsibility and energy conservation. For example, several states are beginning to subsidize and reward homeowners who make their homes more energy efficient. Nevada has passed legislation making energy audits mandatory in the near future, and many more states are considering similar legislation. In addition, many states will receive millions of dollars this year in stimulus grants for energy-efficient projects, including weatherization of homes. 

In honor of Father’s Day, homeowners who purchase a Pro Energy home energy audit for dad by June 21 will receive a free home energy audit for themselves. To schedule an energy audit, Pittsburgh-area residents can call (412) 606-4314.

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About Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultants, founded in 2008, is the first national franchise in residential energy auditing. Its mission is to provide standardized, comprehensive energy audits designed to maximize the home’s energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Given the current economic conditions, it represents the ideal “green franchise” opportunity by providing franchisees a high-demand business with a low-cost of entry. The company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, currently has 22 franchises nationwide. For more information, call 888.9PROENERGY or visit www.proenergyconsultants.com.

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