Energy Audit Can Help Homeowners Deal with Extreme Colorado Weather

Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Dan Werner recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Boulder/Denver-area. 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.

BOULDER, Colo. – July 30, 2010 –Residents can battle the three top home performance issues — comfort, excessive energy usage and poor indoor air quality — with a professional energy audit, says energy auditor Dan Werner. Werner, recently awarded a Pro Energy Consultants energy auditing franchise, will serve homeowners in Denver North Metro, Boulder and Broomfield Counties.

“We’re all fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world,” said Werner. “While we enjoy the change of seasons, Colorado’s extreme weather really puts our energy efficiency to the test, whether it’s our homes or businesses.”

Pro Energy Consultants is the nation’s first home energy auditing franchise. As an unbiased, third party, it’s focused on diagnosing building performance issues for homes and light commercial buildings. The company, backed by more than 11,000 energy audits and 15 years’ experience, also offers a guarantee. If, at the end of the test, customers don’t feel they’ve received valuable information about their home or business office, then the energy audit is free. To successfully diagnose home performance issues, the company’s energy auditors first undergo extensive training from its building performance and business experts, followed by eight weeks of continuing education training.

Werner’s customers have found the energy audit beneficial.

“Dan offered long-term, ‘big ideas’ regarding how to reduce our energy usage as well as quick fixes that I, the home owner, could easily implement over a weekend,” said Rob Lipson of Westminster. “[The] evaluation was very thorough.”

Kenneth Conley of Aurora decided to have an energy audit because he was experiencing comfort issues and inconsistent temperatures in his daughter’s room and his office.

“They were too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter,” said Conley. “In my two-hour energy audit with Dan, he pointed out an issue with our furnace, ductwork, and our attic door. With a trip to our local home improvement store and less than $100 spent, we noticed a tangible difference.”

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 pulls air into the home and allows Werner 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 two 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 Werner. “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 Dan 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 (303)440-1933 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 11,000 energy audits. The company’s mission is to provide customized, comprehensive and diagnostic energy audits designed to maximize the comfort and energy efficiency 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 franchise in energy auditing. Being the ideal “green franchise” opportunity, it has quickly grown to more than 60 franchises nationwide. The company started in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, call 888.9PROENERGY (1-888-977-6363) or visit www.proenergyconsultants.com.

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