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A great place to start on your energy efficiency journey is to complete a home energy efficiency assessment. This type of assessment looks at actual energy usage data within your home, including time-of-use data, to better understand how and when you use energy. It can be invaluable for helping you figure out where you should reduce your energy usage and providing a data-driven tool to guide you in reducing your carbon footprint.
You can use online tools such as the EPA’s Home Energy Yardstick to get a personalized report on your home’s energy usage. These tools are free, or you can pay for a professional to conduct a home energy audit. They will often provide you with more granular insights into your home’s energy consumption patterns as well as guide you through the process of reducing your carbon footprint.
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has an excellent database of local professionals that can assist with a home energy audit. They also offer up to a $200 rebate for participating an audit. Once you’ve completed the audit, there are many online resources available to guide you in learning how to reduce your home energy usage. For example, the Department of Energy has an excellent resource called the Energy Savings Hub which can guide you through the basic home improvements to consider.
Resources
Reduce your energy bills using a free kit from Cupertino Library.
A free service to SVCE customers to answer questions about electrification and incentives.
A database of qualified professionals in the Bay Area to help you conduct a home energy audit.
An IRS webpage discussing the Home Energy Tax Credits which can help pay for a professionally-conducted home energy audit.
The EPA's tool for assessing your home's annual energy usage and comparing against a benchmark of other homes.
The DOE's comprehensive guide to reducing your home's energy usage.
