High Summer Energy Bills? Just Wait Until You See Your Winter Bill

POSTED: AUGUST 2011

Like many New Yorkers this month, you opened your recent energy bill and were shocked at the cost of cooling your home.

The culprit? Most likely… poor insulation. Cracks and crevices allow hot summer air in your home forcing your cooling unit to work overtime. High summer cooling bills are a reminder of what is to come this winter.

“I did a double-take,” recalled one New York resident when he received his most recent summer bill. “The summer heat resulted in a record bill. I already knew I had a problem due to my winter bills and I decided it was time to solve it once and for all.”

He called BrightHome for a whole house energy audit to see why his two-story, 1920’s home performed poorly in the heat of summer and cold of winter. During the first phone call, he learned that he qualified for up to $3,500 in federal tax credits and state cash incentives.

BrightHome energy savings consultant Tom Brown performed a 75-point interior and exterior energy audit using state of the art equipment and thermal imaging camera.

“To see the hot and cold spots on the thermal camera is amazing. It makes total sense where the problems are,” said the resident. “These are the same areas that my family avoids when temperatures are extreme.”

“It’s common for older homes to have excessive air leakage, this home had what is the equivalent of a two-by-three-foot open window year-round,” said Mr. Brown. “It overworks heating and cooling systems which increases utility bills and makes the house uncomfortable.”

“During the summer, our daughter’s bedroom is the hottest room in the house,” said the resident. “BrightHome’s energy audit revealed there was no insulation in the walls and the poor duct and carbon monoxide levels in the home.

“After Tom performed the energy audit, we received a detailed and comprehensive report on our home’s energy usage. He walked us through a evaluation of our home’s energy usage and potential solutions. At first we were overwhelmed but he helped us identify our priorities and worked within our budget to reduce our energy costs and make us more comfortable,” said the resident.
BrightHome guarantees quality and energy savings because most work is completed by its team members.

“When the work was completed, we felt the difference. The cooling system isn’t on as much and the rooms stay comfortable. For the first time, I’m looking forward to our next energy bill!”

BrightHome can help you take advantage of Con Edison rebates, Federal Tax Credits or up to $3,500 in New York Home Performance with Energy Star® cash incentives and financing as low as 3.49%.

Call BrightHome to schedule your home energy audit at 914-909-5300 or visit us at www.brighthome.com. Appointments fill up quickly for the winter months- Homeowners are advised to schedule appointments now to guarantee completion for the heating season.

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