The essential first step — find out exactly where your home is losing energy and what it's costing you
Apply for a Free AuditA home energy audit — also called a home energy assessment — is a thorough evaluation of your home's energy use. A certified auditor visits your property, conducts a series of diagnostic tests, and produces a detailed report showing exactly where your home is losing energy and what upgrades will deliver the greatest savings.
Think of it as a checkup for your home. Just like you wouldn't start expensive treatment without a diagnosis, you shouldn't invest in energy upgrades without first knowing what your home actually needs.
At Energy Efficiency Experts, our audits are performed by BPI-certified professionals using industry-standard diagnostic equipment. We don't just walk through your home — we test it.
Best of all, if you qualify for the NYSERDA EmPower+ program, your audit is completely free. And even without a program, a professional audit typically pays for itself many times over through energy savings.
We use professional diagnostic tools — not just a visual inspection
We measure attic, wall, and foundation insulation levels (type and inches), evaluate window type and condition, and run a blower door test to precisely quantify air leakage — rated Very Leaky, Fair, or Good.
We document your primary heating system type and AFUE efficiency rating, cooling system, thermostat type (manual, programmable, or Wi-Fi smart), and duct work condition.
We record your water heater type and UEF (Uniform Energy Factor) efficiency rating, and check whether hot water pipes are insulated — a simple improvement with real savings.
We assess your lighting mix (% LED vs. CFL vs. incandescent), primary refrigerator, and dehumidifier if present — and calculate potential annual savings in kWh.
We check bath fan ventilation, perform a Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) test for dangerous combustion gases, and verify that CO detectors, smoke detectors, and combination units are present and working.
Every category is rated Needs Improvement / Fair / Good. You receive a prioritized upgrade plan with estimated annual savings in therms and kWh, plus every rebate or program your household qualifies for.
Simple, fast, and no obligation
Contact us to book your free or low-cost energy assessment at a time that works for you.
A certified auditor visits your home for 2–3 hours. You can be present to ask questions — we encourage it.
We run blower door tests, thermal scans, and inspect all systems — gathering real data, not guesses.
Within a few days, you receive a detailed written report with prioritized recommendations and savings estimates.
You decide what, if anything, to do next. We're here to guide you — with zero pressure or obligation.
EmPower+ eligible households receive a no-cost home energy assessment as part of the program. If you receive SNAP, HEAP, TANF, or SSI — your audit is included at zero cost.
Even without a program, a professional audit pays for itself many times over through the energy savings and rebates it helps you access.
See If You Qualify for EmPower+A thorough home energy audit typically takes 2–3 hours depending on the size and complexity of your home. We ask that you or another adult be present during the assessment so we can ask questions and you can see what we find in real time.
Absolutely not. The audit is purely informational — we give you the data and recommendations, and you decide what to do with them. There is no obligation to purchase any products or services. Many homeowners use the report to apply for rebate programs and then decide which upgrades to prioritize over time.
Yes. If you qualify for the NYSERDA EmPower+ program (through SNAP, HEAP, TANF, SSI, or income eligibility), your home energy assessment is included at no cost. We handle the application and scheduling for you.
Not much! It helps to have 12 months of recent utility bills available (electric and gas), know the approximate ages of your major appliances and HVAC system, and make sure all areas of your home are accessible — including the attic, basement, and utility closets.
A home inspection (typically for real estate transactions) checks the structural and mechanical condition of a home. An energy audit focuses specifically on energy use — how efficiently your home uses energy and where you're losing money. They serve different purposes and complement each other well.
Find out exactly what's costing you money — or apply directly for EmPower+ online.