How would you like to save a bundle of cash on your next energy bill? A Seattle company has launched a brand new website that will help make your home more energy efficient.
Lyndle Irick and his wife Mary have lived in their home in Magnolia since 1949 and they think it's high time they started saving money on their energy bill.
"Well, we've been thinking about insulating for a long time," said Irick.
The family is getting help from Chief Building Analyst Bruce Minturn with Vesta Home Performance Retrofitting.
"We can add insulation to a wall by boring holes in the exterior of the wall," said Minturn.
His company specializes in sealing up windows, doors, and ventilation ducts. But, he says your money could be escaping from other spots too.
"It doesn't add up to a whole lot compared to how much you may be leaking through the walls, through the attic, through the crawl space," said Minturn.
Minturn is one of a select few contractors connecting with homeowners through a new website www. Energysavvy.com. CEO Aaron Goldfeder says the service is free. It shows how your house ranks in energy efficiency.
"And, based on that we calculate a score. We can say hey your home is a 25, which is very energy inefficient home or a 95, which is a very efficient home," said Goldfeder.
The company says it's really easy to use its website. You start out by entering your house zip code. Then, you answer several questions about whether your home uses gas or electric. What type of insulation it has and the appliances you're using.
After about as minute your home's score will pop up on the screen. Goldfeder says the program will also show you how to make changes to save you thousands of dollars on your energy bill over the next 4 years.
"First, is we tell you the recommendations that will give you the biggest bang for your buck for your home based on your score, and the second rebates and tax credits," said Goldfeder.
As for Lyndle Irick, he says he'll be able to enjoy his golden years even more, now, that his home won't be wasting his money.
"We'll see how much money it's going to save for a period of time, it will probably pay for itself eventually," said Irick.
The Energy Savvy website puts homeowners in touch with a select group of green contractors that have a strong background in maximizing energy efficiency in homes.
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