Home Energy Audits

Over the past 15 years, Green$aver has successfully helped over 25,000 homeowners with their energy efficiency measures. We are the only not for profit, independent organization in Toronto doing this and our commitment is to help you, as the homeowner, with your energy efficiency needs. The benefits of an energy audit are:

• INCREASED COMFORT
• HEALTHIER INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
• LOWER ENERGY BILLS
• INCREASED HOME RESALE VALUES
• CURRENT AND FUTURE DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES FOR MORTAGES AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE
• CURRENT AND FUTURE GOVERNMENT AND UTILITY INCENTIVES
• A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL

Using scientific methods to collect data, custom computer simulations and years of experience in this field, our expert energy advisors can identify problems even an experienced contractor or DIY person may not be aware of, and then recommend specific cost-effective solutions to make your home as energy efficient as possible. The right energy audit will also open the door to any current or future utility and/or government incentive programs and, coupled with a successful retrofit, should result in an increase in the resale value of your property. More information about the whole process can be found in the section Increasing the Value of Your Home.

Green$aver understands that different homeowner situations require distinct services and has developed different levels of energy audits.

Green$aver Energy Audit (GEA)

What it is:

• This is a comprehensive audit of your heating system, domestic hot water and building envelope.
• The audit incorporates an initial assessment, a computer simulation and an extensive report identifying problem areas and suggested retrofits, a follow up assessment and a final report and, if the criteria have been reached, an "Energy Green$aver Home" certificate of your home.
• The initial assessment consists of a walk-through, detailed home measurements, inspection of walls, windows, attics and crawl spaces, heating and hot water systems and a "blower door" depressurization test to identify leaks, drafts and problem areas. In more complex cases, the assessment may include more sophisticated instruments, including thermal imaging. The initial assessment will take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on the home size and complexity.
• The computer simulation and an initial report will include an initial rating of the house energy efficiency, recommendations of suggested retrofits and the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of each.
• The follow-up assessment, to be scheduled after you have completed the retrofits, will last 45 to 60 minutes and will include a walk through inspection and a repeat of the blower door depressurization test.
• The final report will outline the energy efficiency changes and provide a new energy efficiency rating for the house.
• If the energy efficiency rating has improved by more than 15% and/or if the house has a reached a minimum acceptable energy efficiency standard, as determined by Green$aver, the homeowner will receive a "Energy Green$aver Home" certificate, attesting to the home's energy efficiency.
• An option will include the installation of a small plaque at a convenient place inside or outside of the house, which will clearly identify this and serve as an indicator of its resale value.

What are the next steps?

Call Green$aver at 416 203-3106, email us at info@greensaver.org or fill out the form to schedule the GEA.

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Green$aver Energy Review (GER)

What it is:

• This is a basic audit for homeowners who plan to do minor DIY work, homeowners in newer houses (built in the last 15-20 years) and homeowners looking for an initial low cost review of their home's energy efficiency. o The audit incorporates a walk-through inspection of your heating and hot water systems and the building envelope, and a "blower door" depressurization test to identify draft areas in your home.
• A one page report will outline the major findings, including Green$aver's general assessment on whether extended measures are deemed necessary for your home. The audit however, does not include any computer simulation, extensive reporting or specific recommendations, or a follow up assessment. There is also no certification associated with this energy audit.
• GER does provide an option to upgrade to the more extensive GEA audit and part of the cost will be credited towards a subsequent GEA audit (please see details below).

What are the next steps?

Call Green$aver at 416 203-3106, email us at info@greensaver.org or fill out the form to schedule the GER.

Green$aver Hydro Audit (GHA)

This audit is Green$aver's most comprehensive audit, incorporating the GEA as well as an assessment of the electrical usage in the household.

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