My goal as a new home-owner is going to be making my home "SMART".
I'm talking energy efficiency smart. This is going to require some work since our home is 103 years old with original windows, doors and perhaps the original attic insulation (which could be non-existent). In order to make our home efficient we have contacted Green Madison to schedule a Home Energy Audit. http://www.cityofmadison.com/greenMadison/residents/index.cfm
Green Madison Provides the following services (taken from the website):
We're just in the beginning stages. We have our audit scheduled later in February. I'm interested to see the suggestions that come back from our consultant. If we implement some of the suggested changes and reduce our energy costs by a certain percentage point we can get reimbursed for portions of the contracting work.
Focus on Energy is another program that will provide incentives for meeting energy efficiency goals. City of Madison residents are eligible for incentives from both Green Madison and Focus on Energy! I'll update this when I have learned more about the process!
I'm talking energy efficiency smart. This is going to require some work since our home is 103 years old with original windows, doors and perhaps the original attic insulation (which could be non-existent). In order to make our home efficient we have contacted Green Madison to schedule a Home Energy Audit. http://www.cityofmadison.com/greenMadison/residents/index.cfm
Green Madison Provides the following services (taken from the website):
- Personal assistance—FREE, optional energy advocate guides you through the process and gives you tips for saving energy in your home.
- Proven testing—Professional energy consultant tests your home's energy efficiency and safety and provides personalized solutions.
- Quality improvements—Local, approved
contractors make recommended energy improvements to your home. Trained
energy consultants double check the work.
- Incentives—Financial incentives and a low-interest loan make it work within your budget.
We're just in the beginning stages. We have our audit scheduled later in February. I'm interested to see the suggestions that come back from our consultant. If we implement some of the suggested changes and reduce our energy costs by a certain percentage point we can get reimbursed for portions of the contracting work.
Focus on Energy is another program that will provide incentives for meeting energy efficiency goals. City of Madison residents are eligible for incentives from both Green Madison and Focus on Energy! I'll update this when I have learned more about the process!
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