EnWise Power Solutions, LLC

We offer complete home energy assessments/audits for home owners and potential home owners.  We have a variety of different packages available that use are specialized energy diagnostic equipments to assess your home's energyor potential homes energy efficiency. Below are some of the packages available for home owners and potential home owners. Please see the Home Buyers and Home Owners links for further detail on the advantages of conducting energy audits for existing and potential home owners.

Consulting  

We know that as the green energy wave continues to evovle is can be confusing on what type of energy upgrades you should make to your residence. Our energy experts can share their knowledge with you so you can spend your money most effciency on your home upgrades to allow you to save the most money and become a green member of society.  

Energy Audits

Blower Door Testing - This tests allows us to depressurize or pressurize your residence to determine the air infiltration rate or exfiltration rate of your home. This is an important step in determining the energy efficiency of your home. In the RGV heat moves from outside your house to inside which can dramatically increase your cooling costs. By conducting this test on your homes structure you can assess whether your homes air barrier is effective or ineffective, and make upgrades accordingly.

Duct Blaster Testing - This tests works in a similar way to the blower door test, but focuses on your duct system. A inefficient duct system can increase your energy costs dramatically and proper diagnosis is a must.

Thermal Imaging - Here we use a high tech thermal imaging camera to locate where in your residence the most heat or cool in lost. In the picture on the right you can see that this technology is very effective in determining the areas of your home that may need some upgrades.

Software - By using all the above equipment we are able to develop a sound energy assessment of your homes energy use by using are specialized software to determine the energy efficiency of your home and where possible upgrades can help you save on your monthly bills.

What are HERS/Energy Audit Benefits?

There are two key benefits: lower costs and better home financing (or loan) options. The most obvious benefit if you currently own your home: you will reduce your energy costs substantially. At the same time, you will be increasing the value of your home. If you are shopping for a home, a low HERS rating is a guarantee that a home is energy efficient and will save you energy dollars. (Remember, Energy Star certified homes also meet high HERS ratings.)

The second benefit involves financing (and refinancing). HERS-rated homes can qualify for "energy efficient" mortgages. Many mortgage companies recognize that owners of energy-efficient homes pay much lower energy bills. This means they can pay more in home loan costs and their home has a higher resale value. Accordingly, many mortgage lenders will help borrowers increase their buying power by providing longer-term, lower interest loans. In addition, many will let you "add" energy-related costs (such as the HERS evaluation or HERS-recommended energy efficiency improvements) to the overall loan total.

If you own an existing home, you can also qualify for "energy efficiency" loans to finance HERS-recommended improvements

An Energy Audit's Purpose

• Identify the type, size, condition, and rate of energy consumption for each major energy using device

• Recommend appropriate energy conservation, operation, and maintenance procedures

• Estimate labor and material costs for energy retrofits

• Project savings expected form energy retrofits

• Provide a written record of decision making for energy savings

Energy Tax Credit

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 permits homeowners a 30% federal tax credit of up to $1500 for the addition of Energy Star products to their home. All products that are recommended and provided by EnWise Power Solutions LLC is an approved product for energy efficient upgrades. This tax credit applies to qualified energy efficient products purchased and installed between February 17, 2009 and December 31, 2010. This credit is applicable for the 2009-2010 taxable years.

Energy Upgrades

Hot Water Heaters

The AirTap™