You CAN--Lower Your Energy Bills 

Today 40% of the energy consumed in the US is used in our homes and buildings. Many opportunities exist for savings. Typically most homes can save 25% to 40% on their energy cost with modest energy improvements and lifestyle changes.

However, most home owners do not have the tools to make an informed decision on which energy improvements to make. They do not know how much they would save if they insulate or upgraded their furnace. They also do not know how much this would cost. And where will they get the money to make the improvements? Without accurate information most are hesitant to take action to spiraling energy cost. Cost that will only... continue to increase.

That has changed. The tools are now available. HouseDetectives has teamed up with CMC Energy Services, INC to provide the consumer a low cost energy audit and a Home Energy Tune uP report.

The report tells home owners of energy improvement opportunities specific to their home and the annual savings for each improvement. In addition the report provides the cost of each improvement and states the pay-back period. Now the consumer can finally make an informed decision.

Click here to  view a sample Home Energy tune uP report.

Further hurdles exist for the consumer. Who will do the work? How will they pay for the improvements? The Home Energy Tune uP report provides a list of energy contractors and HouseDetectives can help with your search for reliable, fair price contractors.

So how do you pay for these energy improvements?  You pay for the improvements with the monthly energy savings. Known as Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM). For new home purchases, an EEM allows recommended upgrades from the Home Energy Tune uP report to be financed into the existing mortgage without affecting consumer's income/debt ratios.

For existing home owners Fannie Mae has an unsecured loan program which provides financing up to $20,000 for recommended upgrades. Terms up to 10 years are available. Additionally, WV provides a tax credit for purchase of energy star rated appliances.

So essentially, a Home Energy Tune uP brings Today's Energy Efficiency to Yesteryears' Homes, paid for by Tomorrow's Energy Savings.

We all know energy will only go up in the future. So savings will be larger as energy prices increase. There are other benefits for home owners who choose to have a Home energy Tune uP.

More Benefits

Homes which have a Home Energy Tune uP are more comfortable, have less maintenance and have a lower operation cost. Owners report more even heat throughout the home, eliminating hot and cold spots.

Improved efficiencies decrease the operational cost. Energy improvements and upgrades increase the value of the home and the appeal to buyers. New efficient systems and appliances reduces maintenance and repair cost. Improvements recommended in report are qualified for federal and state tax incentives.

Click here to learn how a Home Energy Tune uP works.

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