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Walkthrough

When a homeowner decides to start improving the energy efficiency of his or her home, a professional is often hired to do a "walkthrough." These walkthroughs (or audits) are formal assessments done by a trained professional that are designed to identify opportunities to save on natural gas or electricity. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to, fixing leaky ductwork, enhancing insulation, upgrading appliances and lighting, and more. Payback periods are often provided to the homeowner so that a calculated decision can be made. Local programs are currently available in both Ohio and Michigan to greatly reduce the cost of walkthrough audits, please see the links below for more information.

Existing Programs and Rebates

$50 home energy audit (Columbia Gas of Ohio Customers)

Up to $300 in rebates for home energy audit (Michigan Gas Utilities Customers) [scroll to bottom, part of the home performance program]

Additional Information

Energy Savers - Home Energy Assessment

Energy Star - Home Energy Audits


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