The Housing Hour 1.05.13

Published: Jan. 10, 2013, 3:20 p.m.

b"Scott Higgins of Prudent Energy Systems is special guest:\\n\\nToday our Energy Efficiency series focuses on a complete energy audit of your home. Prudent Energy systems is a full service home performance building company serving the Knoxville area. Their services include:\\n\\n ENERGY STAR certifications for homes\\n Commercial and Residential Energy Evaluations\\n Home Performance Contracting\\n\\nThey work to maximize your home's energy efficiency, eradicate any indoor air quality and other safety problems at the source, and optimize building durability and integrity. Capable of working as a 3rd party verifier or as a turnkey performance contractor, we will work to ensure your goals are achieved. We're certified, verified, and have over 20 years of experience under our tool belt.\\nHome Energy Evaluations: Great Information for Existing Homes\\n\\nChances are, you're spending much more on utility bills than you need to be. A home energy audit gives you the opportunity to fix that. Using the latest technology, including a blower door to assess air leakage, a duct blaster to assess duct leakage and infrared thermography, a comprehensive home energy audit will point out leaks in your home's thermal envelope, deficiencies in insulation, and other opportunities to stop heat loss and reduce energy consumption, while improving the comfort and safety of your home. In addition to recommending fixes to reduce energy, we'll also evaluate carbon monoxide safety, mold and other air quality issues and improvements to temperature and lighting comfort. Our comprehensive audit report will include a prioritized list of potential improvements, and an estimate of the savings our recommended work will likely lead to.\\n\\nVideo of the Home audit:"