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Energy Audits Can Save Money, Are Popular During Cold Snap

KSTP News -- (with VIDEO) The temperatures are falling, which means your heating bill will continue to rise.

CenterPoint Energy says there's a spike in the number of people seeking energy audits, it did nearly 600 last month. Essentially, a crew comes out to your house and uses special equipment to find heat escaping through nooks and crannies you never even knew about.

"If you follow the auditor's recommendations, a more comfortable home, lower utility bills, and increased durability of your equipment," said Ryan Setterholm of CenterPoint Energy.

If you're thinking about an audit for your home, the basic inspection costs $25, the more detailed ones cost $100. Energy savings depend on your home, but the average is around $40 a month if you follow recommendations.

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Submitted Jan 24, 2013 By: DellDude2

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 6:59:30 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse always good to reduce energy consumption when the energy is going out the window instead of staying in the building.
Vanho Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:428 Points:587,260 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:45:11 AM Ignore Vanho Report Abuse At $25 cost, the break even point is probably only a month or 2 away. So do it!
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,728 Points:389,925 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:30:09 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Saving is Good :).
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,995 Points:2,528,285 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:24:03 AM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse the temp. is 4 degrees right now here
UpSol7 Champion Author Augusta Posts:1,659 Points:760,725 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:23:05 AM Ignore UpSol7 Report Abuse every little leak or gap closed helps
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,836 Points:1,432,700 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:19:59 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Now's a good time to find "leaks"...
unicornpmb Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,501 Points:1,631,465 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:19:47 AM Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse Spend a little to maybe save a lot.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,491 Points:2,104,715 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:19:05 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse You need to be a customer of the utility, to get a evaluation.
snky2k Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,408 Points:305,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:17:30 AM Ignore snky2k Report Abuse Yep, read this yesterday too.
arb0526 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:1,986 Points:412,570 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:15:04 AM Ignore arb0526 Report Abuse ok
Rooster922 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:3,798 Points:658,020 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:13:30 AM Ignore Rooster922 Report Abuse That's right.
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:12:22 AM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse good to know.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,284 Points:883,090 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:11:50 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse it sounds like a good idea if you can use their recommendations
naspa Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,281 Points:354,100 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:11:13 AM Ignore naspa Report Abuse Maybe we should have an app for "audits". This here usually posts gasoline related topics.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,430 Points:481,595 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:11:11 AM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse if you can afford the inspection, it's worth it!
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,708 Points:1,640,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:11:03 AM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Some people who post here don't drive so they get mixed up.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,313 Points:1,904,930 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:10:49 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse I'm not so sure.
RQCraig All-Star Author Texas Posts:575 Points:154,550 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:10:32 AM Ignore RQCraig Report Abuse I may look into that one day
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:10:29 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Hard decisions.
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,385 Points:1,897,035 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:10:04 AM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse depneds on who does them & what they want to sell you
pa79th Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,792 Points:1,218,800 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:09:33 AM Ignore pa79th Report Abuse What does this have to do with the price of gasoline?
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,965 Points:834,655 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:09:31 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse We always paying no matter what's happen.
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,450 Points:291,665 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:09:14 AM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse Big recommendation is get a new furnace...would take a lot of months to make up for $8000-10000!
ManOfLeisureII Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,884 Points:456,100 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:08:47 AM Ignore ManOfLeisureII Report Abuse Sometimes you gotta spend a buck to save ten bucks.....
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:07:27 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse only if there free.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,702 Points:539,995 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:07:27 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Another overpriced racket!
Glock26 Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,534 Points:634,335 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:07:21 AM Ignore Glock26 Report Abuse Interesting!!!
Badjef Champion Author Florida Posts:4,055 Points:819,790 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:05:47 AM Ignore Badjef Report Abuse We don't need no stinkin' inspection!
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,530 Points:1,671,535 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:05:30 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Good idea.
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,039 Points:1,595,245 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:05:19 AM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse Good idea.
cheaper0ON All-Star Author Ontario Posts:993 Points:400,005 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:04:31 AM Ignore cheaper0ON Report Abuse Sounds great.
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,896 Points:1,920,395 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:04:26 AM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse Its hard to find the savings anymore in my case. Over the years I have insulated my attic myself, blown in insulation in side walls, did the calking, and installed storm windows. All the above dropped my energy cost many years ago. Lately, I installed a new back door to stop drafts, changed light bulbs to CFLs and installed a new high efficiency furnace with new air conditioning. I have not seen any new savings with energy cost rising. I have had the A Coil replaced 3 times in 3 years as all leaked and were made in Mexico. Replacing the new 410 freon isn't cheap either costing much more. While parts were under warranty replacing wasn't as the installer had quit the business. Sometimes you can spend a lot and get little in return. Lately, I have elected to go with another energy company which claims to deliver substantial savings over my present supplier. We will see!
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,814 Points:1,845,400 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:03:35 AM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse OK
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,479 Points:1,713,560 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:57:09 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse saving money is what it's all about!
CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:7,055 Points:1,360,360 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:54:21 PM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse Mostly its air leaks and bad insulating.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,329 Points:1,532,975 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:51:35 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse To save $40. a month you would have major costs to complete their recommendations!
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,098 Points:1,393,795 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:45:44 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse I can't imagine anyone would drive to my house for $25.
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:403,100 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:45:14 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Saving money - always a good idea.
Vitobug Champion Author El Paso Posts:1,955 Points:642,185 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:42:03 PM Ignore Vitobug Report Abuse Sounds reasonable
oppdetcon Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,446 Points:501,525 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:41:11 PM Ignore oppdetcon Report Abuse OK...
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,723 Points:762,205 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:39:43 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Good deal.
snagged Veteran Author Akron Posts:396 Points:112,030 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:39:28 PM Ignore snagged Report Abuse $40 savings a month sounds good but how much do you need to invest to get it.
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:12,108 Points:2,292,720 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:37:21 PM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse I think here, OG&E does it free.
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,589 Points:1,701,365 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:34:56 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse I need one for free!
BREW9 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:891 Points:2,914,780 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:32:40 PM Ignore BREW9 Report Abuse ok
Tucker16 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,160 Points:545,500 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:32:27 PM Ignore Tucker16 Report Abuse I wish they'd replace the windows in my flat. They frost up something crazy.
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,417 Points:2,910,710 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:31:22 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Lots of words but where's the BEEF? Hot air is all we get. And what will an audit really do? Let's be honest, other than pay big bucks to beaucrats and put another feather in their hat.
mia3bxs Veteran Author Miami Posts:452 Points:312,690 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:31:19 PM Ignore mia3bxs Report Abuse Save energy. If it takes some sort of survey, do it.
weenoo215 Veteran Author Illinois Posts:373 Points:41,415 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:30:06 PM Ignore weenoo215 Report Abuse There must be a lot to do in order to save $40 a month, but it's good to reduce the expending.
69Bonne Champion Author Gary Posts:1,165 Points:476,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:25:29 PM Ignore 69Bonne Report Abuse That's good but then I need a bunch of money to fix/replace windows, add insulation, etc.