October marks the perfect time to take charge of home energy
efficiency. Read along to unlock the potential of energy savings. With this
tool, you can make informed decisions enhancing comfort in your home, while
making a positive impact on your energy bills and the environment.
Why Start with A Home Energy Audit?
Energy auditing software helps you understand and improve home energy performance. And dynamic platforms, like Snugg Pro also help homeowners qualify for significant utility and federally funded rebates when purchasing and installing new HVAC systems and energy efficient appliances. With Snugg Pro building performance professionals and contractors (Air Sealing & Insulation, HVAC, and Plumbers) can effectively evaluate a home’s current energy condition, model the impact of potential improvements, and provide efficiency upgrades.
By utilizing energy auditing software, you’re not only improving home energy efficiency, but also making informed decisions that can increase comfort, reduce utility bills, and benefit the environment – wins all around.
What is the Home Energy Score?
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot water systems.
The Home Energy Score is similar to a miles-per-gallon rating on a car. Homes are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most efficient and 1 being the least efficient. This helps homeowners and prospective homebuyers to understand a home's energy efficiency compared to homes nationwide, regardless of location and occupancy.
The Home Energy Score is the first step to:
- Increasing comfort and peace of mind at home
- Improving indoor air quality in your home
- Gaining control of how your home uses resources
- Increasing your home’s resale value
- Saving natural resources
How Snugg Pro Integrates with Home Energy Score
One of the standout features of Snugg Pro is its integration with Home Energy Score. Snugg Pro users have two Home Energy Score options:
These opportunities can help homeowners and contractors paint an accurate picture of a home’s current energy efficiency condition and see how proposed upgrades could improve the score, helping to guide investments in the most impactful upgrades.
Increase Home Value with the Pearl Certification
Pearl Certification is the final step in the process. It’s a third-party certification that can be used to increase a home’s resale value. When it’s time to sell, Pearl Certification shows the home’s energy efficiency improvements, making it an asset to the market. Learn more about the Pearl Certification here.
Comfortable Homes Start Here
Creating a comfortable, energy efficient home starts with the right tools. This trio of tools provides comprehensive understanding of home energy performance and cost-efficient upgrades, along with certification that can add value when it’s time to sell.
As the leaves change this October, there’s no better time to change the way you think about your home’s energy use. You can take meaningful steps toward a more comfortable, efficient, and eco-friendly home. Don’t wait—start your energy-saving journey today and enjoy the benefits all year long. Whether you're a homeowner, homebuyer, or contractor, energy efficiency is within your reach. Let’s make this Home Energy Action Month the season of smart savings and lasting comfort.