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New Home Energy Auditing Business Plans to Reduce Energy Usage for Grand Rapids-area Residents

Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owners Phil Boogaart and Erin Lee Windemuller recently opened a home energy auditing business in the Grand Rapids-area. They say a home energy audit should always be the first step in making a home more energy efficient. Company's mission is to help homeowners save money, save energy and save the environment by going green and reducing their energy costs.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Feb. 10, 2010 –For homeowners in the Grand Rapids area battling such home performance issues like comfort, excessive energy usage and poor indoor air quality, a solution may have arrived in the form of a home energy audit. At least that’s what professional home energy auditors Phil Boogaart and Erin Lee Windemuller think. The duo were recently awarded a Pro Energy Consultants home energy auditing franchise locally.

“As homeowners experience the spiraling energy utility costs, they’re seeking ways to reduce their energy usage,” said Windemuller, a former insulation contractor. “Nothing pleased me more in my previous job than to hear just how much money my customers saved in their energy costs after I insulated their homes.”

“Reducing energy consumption and increasing comfort are our mail goals,” added Boogaart, who previously worked in residential and commercial construction. “I’ve seen a trend to build smarter, greener homes, or remodel an existing home to be better for the environment.”

Pro Energy Consultants, the nation’s first home energy auditing franchise, is an independent third party that only diagnoses home performance issues; it doesn’t perform any recommended repairs. The company, backed by more than 10,000 energy audits, also offers homeowners a guarantee. If homeowners don’t feel the energy audit will solve their home performance issues, then no payment is required. To successfully diagnose home performance issues, all of the company’s energy auditors must first undergo extensive training at Pro Energy’s Cleveland headquarters before opening for business, followed by eight weeks of distance training.

The energy audit starts with the homeowner explaining the specific home performance issues he or she has been experiencing. Next, an electronic blower door is installed in an exterior door. Once activated, the blower door allows the energy auditor to in essence take an “X-ray” of the home by using infrared thermal imaging to identify all the hidden building leakage areas. The entire process takes approximately one to three hours.

“It really takes a comprehensive, diagnostic energy audit by a professional using sophisticated equipment to remove all the guesswork and pinpoint what’s causing excessive energy usage and major comfort complaints,” said Windemuller. “It can also save homeowners from making unnecessary costly repairs, such as replacing a furnace or installing new windows.”

A detailed report with prioritized recommendations for maximizing the energy efficiency and comfort of the home is delivered to the homeowner within days of the energy audit.

“It’s great to have Erin and Phil as part of our team,” said Pro Energy Consultants Managing Partner Derek Sola. “Homeowners are looking for affordable solutions for solving their comfort issues and reducing energy usage.”

According to Sola, his company has experienced considerable growth since being founded in 2008. He attributes this 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. One state, Nevada, has passed legislation making energy audits mandatory in the near future. 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.

For more information, residents in the Grand Rapids area can call (616) 890-6590 or 888-9PROENERGY (1-888-977-6363), or visit: http://www.proenergyconsultants.com

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About Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultants’ proven system for conducting energy audits is backed by more than 15 years experience and more than 10,000 energy audits. The company’s mission is to provide customized, comprehensive and diagnostic energy audits designed to maximize a home’s comfort and energy efficiency while reducing energy costs. This mission not only sets the worldwide standard for energy audits but also established Pro Energy as the world’s leading expert on the subject. In October 2008 Pro Energy began awarding franchises — making it the first national franchise in residential energy auditing. Being the ideal “green franchise” opportunity, it has quickly grown to nearly 50 franchises nationwide. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, call 888.9PROENERGY (1-888-977-6363) or visit www.proenergyconsultants.com.

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