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Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency and Going Green

These are all common terms in today’s environment. The question isn’t “should I” anymore, it’s “how do I”. This is why Haley Comfort Systems has added an expert Energy Analyst to our team.

Your homes energy efficiency, your comfort and indoor environment are important to us and should be to you. Did you know, your homes energy usage is typically the 2nd highest cost to operating your home. Mortgage is first.

Your house is a system. By using practical diagnostics, you can see your energy usage and potential waste in your home. Sometimes making minor changes to your routine at home can pay off significantly today and for years to come.

Some of the Services will include:

• An indoor and outdoor visual inspection
• Residential diagnostics
• Combustion safety checks
• Durability and moisture related issues
• Energy analysis:
  • Blower door testing
  • Thermal imaging
  • Radon Testing

Facts:

• More that 40 million homes in America are under-insulated. (source: GreenBuilder Magazine September 2010)
• Buildings account for more than 40% of our total energy use and more than 70% of our use of electricity (half of which is generated by burning coal-our number one source of atmospheric pollution). (source: GreenBuilder Magazine September 2010)
• An estimated 30% to 40% of all the energy we pay to bring into our homes is lost entirely towards poorly performing systems, inefficiencies and leaks. (source: GreenBuilder Magazine September 2010)
• Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room for CO poisoning. (source: homeenergy.org May 2011)

Training:

Our expert Analyst has not only extensive training along with over 27 years in the construction trades but also has an array of certifications such as:

• Certified BPI Analyst (Building Performance Institute)
• Training from Northern Illinois University
• Certified Radon Testing & Mitigation
• Training from Midwest Universities Radon Consortium
• NEHA-NRPP certified (National Environmental Health Association-National Radon Proficiency Program) Listed with the Minnesota Department of Health.

The ability to assess a home and counsel homeowners on solutions to improve their home’s performance - is our goal.

Give us a call today to schedule a consultation.