Maximize Savings Through Professional Energy Efficiency Consulting for Your Chicago Home
Wasted energy costs Chicago homeowners real money month after month. However, identifying and fixing areas of inefficiency can be challenging without professional guidance.
As your local energy efficiency experts, Impact Solar USA provides comprehensive consulting and improvement services to help residents gain full control over utility expenses.
Our home energy audits pinpoint exactly where your home is losing energy, while recommendations deliver smart solutions for cutting waste and costs.
Benefits of Improving Home Energy Efficiency
Beyond saving money through lower electricity, gas, and water bills, optimizing your home’s energy performance yields other advantages:
- More consistent indoor temperatures for comfort
- Reduced carbon footprint and environmental impact
- Extends lifespan of HVAC systems and home components
- Qualifies homes for rebates, incentives, and green certifications
- Increases property resale value as an eco-friendly asset
With Impact Solar USA’s strategic efficiency upgrades, Chicago homeowners enjoy long-term compounding returns while doing their part for sustainability.
The Professional Home Energy Audit Process
Our comprehensive home energy evaluation takes a whole-home approach to identify inefficiencies, beginning with:
Exterior Inspection – Examining windows, doors, wall insulation quality, and sources of air leaks.
Heating and Cooling – Analyzing furnace/AC for age, performance and distribution bottlenecks.
Attic Inspection – Assessing attic insulation levels and proper ventilation flows.
Lighting and Appliances – Determining energy usage from lights, devices and appliances.
Water Conservation – Measuring home water usage and system efficiencies.
Data loggers track real-time energy consumption and diagnostics to uncover hidden problems. A full breakdown then highlights specific problem areas with recommended upgrades for improvement.
Common Efficiency Improvement Recommendations
Some of the most frequent solutions we prescribe for Chicago’s aging housing stock include:
- Air sealing and insulation installation to eliminate drafts
- Window and door replacements for weatherization
- Programmable smart thermostats for automated comfort
- Energy-efficient HVAC system and duct upgrades
- High-efficiency water heater replacements
- LED lighting retrofits to reduce electricity usage
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures for water conservation
- Appliance replacements with ENERGY STAR models
In addition to implementing recommended updates, we can guide Chicago homeowners through available rebates and tax credits assisting with project financing.
Schedule Your Professional Home Energy Assessment Today
Take control of high utility costs and do your part for the environment.
Contact Impact Solar USA to schedule an expert in-home evaluation and start maximizing your energy savings.
Our team supplies customized efficiency solutions keeping Chicago homes comfortable while minimizing energy waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation should I gather for the audit?
Provide one year of utility bills plus ages/specifications of major home systems like your HVAC unit and water heater.
How much do professional home energy audits cost?
Impact Solar USA provides detailed assessments for a flat $99 fee that can be rebated depending on your utility provider. Costs are minimal compared to savings.
Are expensive efficiency upgrades necessary?
Not necessarily – our clear report explains all issues from low-cost DIY improvements to longer-term investments based on priorities.
How much can energy efficiency improvements save?
Most homeowners save 10-30% on utility bills by sealing air leaks and upgrading inefficient systems. We calculate potential ROI.
Do the recommended improvements require city permits?
In most cases – our team facilitates all permitting and inspections needed for any major installations performed.