Lowry Eco - Energy Audit Types and Prices

Audit Types & Prices

Lowry EcoSolutions offers three levels of home energy assessments.

Basic Energy Assessment (starting @ $225)

Homeowner discussion of concerns and questions;
Observations of house regarding windows, doors, lighting, appliances, heating / cooling systems, insulation, duct systems, and air sealing.
Carbon monoxide monitoring during the energy assessment;
Review of utility bills;
Takes approximately 1 hour in your house;
Includes a written letter report noting observations and recommendations.

Energy Audit (starting @ $425)

All items included in the Basic Energy Assessment, plus
Combustion Appliance Zone testing;
Testing of fuel fired ovens, ranges, and logsets (where applicable);
Blower door testing;
Takes approximately 3 hours in your house;
Full written report including observations, recommendations, and photos;
This Energy Audit is a minimum requirement to participate in the Keystone HELP 0.99% loan through AFC First.

Comprehensive Energy Audit w/ HERS Rating (starting @ $750)

All items included in the Energy Audit, plus
Duct testing;
REM/RATE computer modeling to determine HERS Index;
Cost / benefit analysis of potential improvements;
Takes approximately 5 hours in your house;
Full written report (please ask for a sample report).

Please fill out our short questionnaire to obtain a firm price quotation.

Notes and Additional Services:

Prices shown above are for 2,500 square foot houses with one heating and one water heating system. Additional square footage and/or additional heating/water heater systems will be charge an additional fee.
Infrared imaging may be added to any Level for an additional fee of $75.
A blower door test may be added to the Basic Energy Assessment for a an additional fee of $75.
Duct leakage testing may be added to the Basic Energy Assessment or the Energy Audit for an additional fee of $225 per duct system.
The HERS Index sticker documenting the HERS Index may be purchased for $75 upon completion of the HERS Rating.
Carbon monoxide detectors (UL 2034 type) are available for installation during any Level for $25 each.
Radon test kits are available during any Level for $15 each.

For more information about energy audits, please check out this link to the U.S. Department of Energy website.

Energy Star Qualified Homes

Are you planning on building an Energy Star house? You will need a HERS Rating in order to qualify. We can work with you to design, construct, and document your new Energy Star certified house.

"To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes." (from EnergyStar.gov)