Learn About Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes
What Is Home Performance?
Home performance is the science of understanding how all the systems in your home work together.
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Your home is a system. Your heating and cooling equipment, insulation, air sealing, ventilation, windows, and even moisture all work together. When one part isn't working well, it can affect your comfort, energy bills, indoor air quality, and even your family's health.
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Instead of treating individual symptoms, home performance looks at the whole picture to identify the root causes of problems.
What Is Energy Efficiency?
Energy efficiency means using less energy to achieve the same level of comfort.
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An energy-efficient home wastes less energy, costs less to operate, and often feels more comfortable throughout the year.
What Is a Home Energy Audit?
A home energy audit is a comprehensive evaluation of how your home performs.
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During an assessment, a qualified professional may evaluate:
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Insulation
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Air leaks
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Heating and cooling systems
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Ventilation
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Moisture issues
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Indoor air quality
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Energy use
The goal is to identify opportunities to improve your home's comfort, efficiency, health, and safety.
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What happens during a home energy audit? Every home is different, but many assessments include a conversation about your concerns, a walk-though of your home, visual inspection of key systems, diagnostic testing such as blower door testing, and recommendations tailored to your home.
A Healthy Home Supports a Healthy Life
The environment inside your home plays an important role in your family's health and comfort. Good ventilation, moisture control, clean indoor air, and safe building systems all contribute to a healthier place to live.
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The 8 Principles of a Healthy Home
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The 8 Principles of a Healthy Home provide a simple way to understand what every home needs to support the people living in it:
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Keep it Dry
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Keep it Clean
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Keep it Safe
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Keep it Ventilated
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Keep it Pest Free
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Keep it Contaminant Free
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Keep it Maintained
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Keep it Comfortable
These principles work together to create a healthier indoor environment. Many household issues aren't always visible. ​ Poor ventilation, combustion appliances, excess humidity, and air leaks can all affect your home's safety and comfort.
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A home performance assessment from a BPI Certified Professional can help identify potential concerns before they become larger problems.
