
This is a 60-90 minute visual assessment by one of our PSE certified specialists. We will replace up to 50 incandescent lights with CFLs for FREE, and visually inspect and document the following:
- Insulation levels in the ceiling, walls, floors, and on the ducts.
- Duct condition.
- Age and condition of the space and water heating systems.
- Age and condition of major appliances.
This assessment provides a basic understanding of how your home may be losing energy and the changes needed to make it more efficient.
To qualify, must be a PSE customer using PSE electricity and living in an existing single-family property or attached housing of four units or less. One rebate per household.
If we are performing a HomePrint Assessment on your home, we offer you a $50-$145 discount off of a full diagnostic energy audit. See our audit page for pricing.
This Home Energy Performance Evaluation includes:
- Two to four hour evaluation by our trained, BPI certified, expert.
- Detect air leaks in the building shell & duct work, with blower door and other tools.
- Identify air leaks and heat loss with infrared camera.
- Evaluate condition & efficiency of heating/cooling & water-heating systems and appliances.
- Determine if there is proper ventilation around combustible appliances.
- Evaluate level of indoor humidity.
- Provide a detailed report showing your entire home-energy usage.
- Provide a comprehensive and prioritize blueprint for cost-effective energy-saving improvements.
A $450 rebate is available, after the following, to PSE customers (through PSE & QRC)
- Hire a PSE Certified Energy Auditor to perform a pre-improvement full diagnostic audit.
- Have 2-3 PSE pre-designated upgrades through a PSE Pre-qualified contractor (get instant rebates).
- Have a Certified Auditor perform a post-improvement diagnostic audit to measure progress.
- Keep records and submit to PSE in same calendar year.
Available only to qualifying customers: SF or 4-unit or less dwellings built in 1989 or before, use PSE gas or electric for heat. One rebate per household. All costs for services are paid to contractors up front by the client, but may be discounted through instant rebates that apply.