When you’re looking to cut your utility costs, a home energy audit is a great place to start. But how do you choose the right home energy auditor for your Wilmington home? According to Wilmington, NC home energy audit provider Bill Hutchins of Southeastern Energy, there’s no reason to hire an expensive energy auditor. Instead, Hutchins recommends working with a reputable green building company that offers a no-cost assessment and consultation. In Wilmington, Hutchins says, Southeastern Energy is a homeowner’s best choice for green building solutions.
Free Ten-Point Energy Analysis
“At Southeastern Energy,” Hutchins says, “our ten-point energy audit is offered at no cost to our customers.” This service is designed to help homeowners identify areas in which their homes are wasting energy and find ways to improve efficiency. The inspection includes attic insulation and ventilation, doors and windows, HVAC system and thermostat settings, water heater settings and other factors that contribute to wasted energy.
The analysis also includes a list of improvements that could help to reduce your energy costs. Implementing such recommendations, Hutchins says, could actually save you as much as 40% on your utility bills.
“A lot of local companies charge a lot of money for their energy audits,” Hutchins says. “Ours is free and you’re under no obligation to purchase any of our products. We simply show you where you could be cutting your energy costs and recommend improvements that could help.” Your ten-point energy analysis, he says, will also include a free estimate.
The Best Green Building Products
Should you choose to move forward with your auditor’s recommendations, Southeastern Energy offers some of the best green building products available. “We offer products ranging from energy-efficient windows to the very best radiant barrier systems,” he says. “We can provide you with a total efficiency makeover, or just help you to get the most ‘bang for your buck’ out of a few key improvements.”
Examples of products offered by Southeastern Energy include eShield attic energy barriers, Alside vinyl replacement windows, Clear Water gutter protection systems, and InsideOut underdeck protection. These products can do more than just reduce your utility bills; many can actually improve the value of your home.
Expert Auditors
The energy auditors at Southeastern Energy, Hutchins says, are the local experts in green building systems. The owners of the company have been in the home improvement business for over 40 years, and all of the company’s auditors and installers are employees, not sub-contractors. “This gives us more control over the quality of our work,” he says, “and ensures accountability.”
The company is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, the Cape Fear Green Building Alliance, and the Wilmington Home Builders Association. Southeastern Energy, Hutchins says, is also licensed, bonded and insured. Other reasons to choose Southeastern include free financing and a satisfaction guarantee.