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APS and SRP Energy Audit Phoenix
APS and SRP Energy Audit Phoenix
APS and SRP Energy Audit Phoenix

How Does It Work?

Step 1: Home Analysis

APS and SRP Energy Audit PhoenixThe process starts with an interview with you, the homeowner, to help us understand concerns you have about your home's energy use and comfort.

Next we will inspect your home to see where improvements are needed—inspecting your home inside and out, including the heating and cooling equipment, duct systems, insulation and even lighting and appliances.

We will also inspect your attic, basement, or crawlspace (if you have them), and run diagnostic tests to check the home's envelope and duct leakage. We use specialized tools such as blower doors and infrared cameras to find the trouble spots.

Bonus: We will review your utility bills to compare them to similar homes in your area and show you right away how energy is potentially being wasted in your home.

Step 2: Getting the Work Done

After the assessment, we will prepare a detailed work proposal outlining recommended improvements and can also guide you through all of the local, state and federal programs that are available to you and your family. Our experts are trained to maximize your incentives (discounts and rebates). Once you decide which improvements to make, we will help you get the job done right.

Step 3: Measure the Improvements and See

APS and SRP Energy Audit PhoenixWhen work is completed, we will run another set of tests to show the difference the improvements have made.

Step 4: Live More Comfortably & Pay Less to Do It!

The comprehensive approach offered by Home Performance with ENERGY STAR will make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Depending on the improvements you choose, you may be able to save 20% or more on your annual utility bill. And because you're using less energy, you'll also be helping to protect the environment.

 

The Arizona R-Value

Posted by nesaz on May 30, 2013 Comments Off

The Arizona R-Value

Year in and year out, Arizona has some of the hottest weather in the United States. Your home is what protects you from the intense summer heat. However, our state has four climate zones within its borders. In some zones winter temperatures can go well below zero, in others summer highs lead the nation. This variation requires adequate insulation for all homes in Arizona to save money on their heating and cooling bills.

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BY THE NUMBERS

R-Value: The R-value is the measure of the resistance of an insulating material to heat flow. It is expressed as R-11, R-20, R-38, etc. where the higher the number, the greater the resistance to heat flow. The heat flow can be from inside your home to the outside as in winter, or the other way around in the summer.

Climate Zones: The EPA has determined the R-value for the various climates throughout the United States. The map shown here is for Arizona only and has the cities overlaid on the government’s climate zones making it easy for you to see which zone you live in.

Your Home: There are three basic areas you need to worry about in your home, the attic, the walls, and the floor. Many Arizonans live in house built on a concrete slab. The table below lists the R-values within the different climate zones and the locations within your home.

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INSULATION MATERIALS

There are four basic types of insulation common in Arizona residential construction. Each type has is strengths and weaknesses, some are cheaper, and some are easier to install.
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On-Demand Water Heaters – The Pros and Cons

Posted by nesaz on April 16, 2013 Comments Off

Heating water accounts for up to 30 percent of the average home energy budget. The most common water heater is the 30-50 gallon insulated storage tanks that use either electricity or natural gas to heat the water inside where it sits and waits for us to turn on a tap. Recently, tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters, have come on the market to provide hot water only as it is needed thus eliminating the storage tank. This is how they work:

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1. Study the Issue

There have been many government and private studies comparing the various on-demand and conventional units available. The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) identified a hot water daily usage of 41 gallons as typical. However, industry tests upped that to 78 gallons of daily hot water. That’s the equivalent of taking three showers, washing a load of laun¬dry, running the dishwasher, and turning on the faucet nine times, for a total of 19 draws which is representative of an average family’s hot water needs.
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