See How You Could Save Money with a Free Home Energy Audit

Iowa City’s Green Iowa AmeriCorps team for Johnson County residents is offering free Home Energy Performance Audits to residents of North Liberty and the surrounding area.

A Home Energy Performance Audit is the first step in assessing how much energy a home consumes and evaluating what measures can be taken to make the home more efficient. These are always free to everyone and open to the public.

Through their energy audit process, Green Iowa AmeriCorps focus on the three C’s of weatherization: Cost, Comfort, and Conservation. Whether residents are interested in reducing utility costs, creating more comfortable living spaces or conserving natural resources, these weatherization services can help. Members of Green Iowa AmeriCorps undergo training and earn Building Analyst Professional certification from the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Armed with this training, our service teams assess a home’s efficiency, evaluates problem areas, and seeks potential solutions.

The energy audits consist of two parts: the initial walk through and the blower door test. During the initial walkthrough, AmeriCorps members will identify areas where air may be leaking in and perform initial safety checks. The blower door is specialized equipment that allows the team to measure the level of air infiltration by surveying the extent of air leaks in the home. Air infiltration raises the price of utility bills due to its impact on heating and cooling systems. While the blower door test is running, members will walk through the home and search for areas where energy loss might be occurring. Depending on the amount of air leakage in your home, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Members might schedule a follow-up appointment to weatherize your home.

To sign up for an energy audit, residents should complete an online form or call (319) 339-5399.