Consulting Services
re-HOME™ offers Home Energy Consultations to home owners, home buyers, property owners, renters, and others who want to determine which energy upgrades have positive financial returns and acceptable payback periods.
The Energy Consultations encompass the following features, deliverables, and added value.
Features
| Level I: Basic | Level II: Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Survey (completed prior to in-home consultation) | Basic Home Survey must be completed by customer (15 min). Includes questions on usage patterns. | Premium Home Survey must be completed by customer (30 min). Includes questions on usage patterns. |
| Interview (during in-home consultation) | 10-15 min to determine goals and gather historical data | 30 min+ to determine goals and gather historical data |
| Home Walk-through & Analysis | 40 min, does not include outdoor landscaping and water use assessment | 1.5 hours, includes outdoor landscaping and water use assessment |
| Cost | $200 | $300 |
| Guarantee | 100% Money Back Guarantee - If you are not satisfied for any reason, re-HOME will fully refund your money. | |
Deliverables
| Level I: Basic | Level II: Premium | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Electronically-delivered | Electronically-delivered or hardcopy, whichever is preferred by customer | |
| ROI (in report) | All potential upgrades will be assessed. | ||
| Payback Period (in report) | All potential upgrades will be assessed. | ||
| Energy Bill Cost Reduction Estimates (in report) | All potential upgrades will be assessed. | ||
| Online Tool | Access to online home energy assessment tool with specific home data entered. The customer may create what-if scenarios. | ||
| Online Tool Education | 10 minute walk-through of the tool | In-depth 30-minute walk-through of the tool, explanation of how to use what-if scenarios and other features. | |
| Resource CD | none | Resource CD packed with explanations of and access to extensive Home Energy and Financial Resources | |
| Access to Online Forum for Ongoing Questions | Full access | ||
Requirements from Homeowner
As much as possible, re-HOME asks the customer to provide the following:
- 6 to 12 months of past energy bills: gas, electric, and water
- Booklets/written information for HVAC system (heating and cooling), water heater, and appliances (refrigerator, freezer, washer, dryer, etc.)
- Access to a ladder
- Access to attic and crawlspaces if applicable
- Access to roof
Additional Services
- re-HOME partners with other local businesses whose services include ongoing preventative maintenance services and project planning for home systems. Some of the these businesses offer year-long service contracts for a variety of maintenance tasks. Home owners receive a report customized for their property, can pick maintenance upkeep options from a menu, and pay a low monthly fee.
re-HOME Home Energy Consultation Expectations
- re-HOME does not perform HERS audits (which include a blower door test, a duct leakage test) nor other highly technical testing such as that using infrared cameras. Those who need HERS ratings for such things as an Energy Efficient Mortgage should contact a HERS Rater.
- re-HOME's consultation can be thought of as a high-quality, financially-focused, less technically intensive, and lower-cost cousin to the HERS audit. re-HOME's consultation is geared to assist as a decision support tool, helping the owner determine which upgrades will maximize their return on investment and acceptable payback periods.
- re-HOME's estimates of energy savings are just that -- estimates based on research, real-world experience, and calculations that will be made available to you at your request. re-HOME cannot guarantee a specific level of energy savings.
Please contact us if you would like to schedule a consultation.
