Expert Says Professional Energy Audit Best Way for Utahns to Lower Energy Bills

Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Dave Parduhn recently opened his home energy auditing business in Utah. He says 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.

ALPINE, Utah – March 29, 2010 –Home performance issues — namely comfort, excessive energy usage and poor indoor air quality — are best solved by a home energy audit, says professional home energy auditor Dave Parduhn, who was recently awarded a Pro Energy Consultants home energy auditing franchise. Parduhn, along with co-worker Courtney Christiansen, will serve homeowners in Northern Utah. Other members of his team, Tipper Harris and Zach Parduhn, will be based in St. George and handle Southern Utah.

“Monthly utility bills will never go away,” said Parduhn. “But an energy audit can at least help reduce these costs. The key is making sure the improvements needed in the home solve issues in the most cost effective manner.”

Pro Energy Consultants, the nation’s first home energy auditing franchise, acts as an unbiased, third party as it diagnoses home performance issues for homeowners. The company, backed by more than 10,000 energy audits, also offers homeowners a guarantee. If, at the end of the test, homeowners don’t feel they’ve received valuable information about their home, then the energy audit is free. To successfully diagnose home performance issues, the company’s energy auditors first undergo extensive training at its Cleveland headquarters, followed by eight weeks of distance training.

Parduhn’s customers have found the energy audit beneficial.

“I have extremely high utility bills and they were able to show me everywhere I was losing energy,” said Josh Harris of Santa Clara. “I’m glad I can stop guessing why my utility bills are so high.”

Alpine resident Erin Sanderson had unsuccessfully tired for 15 years to correct a bedroom that was always 10-15 degrees colder in the winter than an adjacent bedroom. Sanderson turned to space heaters for a temporary solution, and was even considering installing a fireplace.

“We tried all kinds of things to remedy the problem,” said Sanderson. “After our home energy audit, we have found the problem: there was no insulation along one of the outside walls.”

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 Parduhn 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 Parduhn. “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 Dave 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, call (801) 367-7190 or 888-9PROENERGY (1-888-977-6363), or visit: http://www.proenergyconsultants.com

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About Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultants’ (http://www.proenergyconsultants.com) 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, diagnostic energy audits designed to maximize the comfort, energy efficiency and air quality of homes and “light” commercial buildings 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 building performance franchise. Being the ideal “green franchise” opportunity, it has quickly grown to more than 50 franchises nationwide. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, call 888.9PROENERGY (1-888-977-6363).

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