SCE&G Offers an In Home Energy Inspection

   Lets face it.... Green Homes are now leading the way to an environmental revolution by using green products in new home construction. Similar to the gas-guzzlers that were so popular in the mid-20th century being junked for sleek higher MPG cars and hybrids, a green revolution is now taking over the way homes are built. It's so evident that even the local power company, SCE&G, is offering FREE energy audits to help train customers to conserve energy. There's also the SCE&G's "Value Visit" which gives homeowners an opportunity to decide how to improve their homes envelope by sending a representative from the utility company to your home to evaluate what changes will benefit you most. Both of these programs will give you some education and advice on what you need to do to conserve energy and lower your monthly bill. The "Value Visit" costs $25 but will be refunded once you make the improvements, if within 90 days. And the "In Home Inspection" is free, free, free!  All of the details are on the SCE&G website including an application.

You can also check out Green Homes in Columbia section for Columbia homes for sale that are already energy efficient.

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Broker says...
on 02/22/10

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I agree. I had mine done too. Although they had some good points, there weren't any specifics about my 1978 home.

Some good points were made:
* Spray foam the cavities in the ceiling under the insulation where electrical wires are run (the gray spots)
* cut an insulation board to fit the chimney opening when not in use.
* Use CFL bulbs
* try to hand wash dishes when necessary
* use the cheap blue fiber air filters rather than the expensive white ones to increase air flow
* open blinds to let the sun in during the day in the winter
* seal around the attic access with insulating tape (inexpensive)
* keep garage closed during cold or hot weather
* prohibit dripping faucets so the power won't run on the well pump
* turn off the lights when leaving the room

Thanks for the efficienysc.com link!

matthew ryan says...
on 02/18/10

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These audits are a joke, and just one more way for utility company's to skim a little more of the top. The individuals performing the audits aren't even certified (that I know of). If you want to have a comprehensive energy audit & assessment along with ways to combat high utility bills, improve your indoor air quality go to efficienysc.com to find out more.

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