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What home energy audits are available near me?

Energy utilities, state government programs, and private companies like Sealed offer energy audits to help you measure your home’s energy efficiency.

Energy utilities, state government programs, and private companies like Sealed offer energy audits to help you measure your home’s energy efficiency.

Looking for a home energy audit? You’ve found the right place.

Energy utilities and state government programs offer a variety of home energy audits. Many state governments and utility companies offer audits at little to no cost to discover all the ways your home can reduce energy waste.

In this guide, you’ll find a directory of programs available from each of the major utilities in your service area to make it easy to navigate the energy efficiency programs available for your home.

Click below to see the details for your state:

And if you’re curious about the new tax credits, rebates, and incentives for energy-efficiency improvements included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, check out our complete homeowner guide to Inflation Reduction Act Rebates for a plain-language guide.

New York State Energy Audit Programs

Whether you live in the Big Apple itself or Upstate in a 100-year-old farmhouse—or somewhere in between—there are home energy audits available to the residents of New York State, including income-based programs and no-cost energy audits.

For a full, detailed guide just for those who live in New York, check out our Guide to New York State Home Energy Rebates.

NYSERDA Energy Audits

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers energy audit opportunities to customers. 

Not sure which NYSERDA energy audit program is right for you? Use this tool to identify the best fit.

PSEG Energy Audit

Are you a PSEG customer? Energy efficiency audits and programs are available to you, too.

Electric customers of PSEG Long Island should participate directly through their utility.

Energy Audit Connecticut: Available Programs

Energize CT – Home Energy Solutions

There are a few solutions for Connecticut residents looking for a home energy audit. 

One of the most-recommended programs is Energize CT, or Energize Connecticut. Energize CT is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, your state, and your local utilities.

You can get an energy assessment and about $1,000 in on-the-spot energy fixes through Home Energy Solutions. You’ll receive custom recommendations and access to rebates and incentives to make your home more efficient and cut down on energy waste.

Plus, certain customers may qualify for Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible Program (HES-IE) which provides families with a no-cost energy assessment.

Looking for ways to save on home energy upgrades? Read the CT home energy rebates guide.

Energy Audit NJ: New Jersey Programs

Live in Jersey? You’re in luck. Depending on your energy provider, there are quite a few audit programs available in your state. And these are just a few of them!

New Jersey Clean Energy

New Jersey’s Cleaner Energy Program provides a robust listing of initiatives that might be available to you. Several energy-efficiency programs for existing homes have transitioned to the utility companies, so now you’ll work with your utility company directly to get a home energy audit in some cases.

PSE&G NJ Energy Audits

You can get a home energy assessment through PSE&G NJ, but the utility offers more programs to customers in addition to the audit.

  • Quick Home Energy Check-up
    • Get free expert advice on improving your home’s energy efficiency—and have energy-saving products installed at no- to- low cost.
  • Home Weatherization Program for Income-Qualified Customers
    • Based on your income level, you may be eligible to receive a free energy efficiency inspection to identify energy-saving opportunities all around your home. Depending on your home’s needs, you also may be eligible for installation of up to $6,000 in energy- efficiency upgrades and up to $1,500 in health and safety improvements—all at no cost to you.

Atlantic City Electric

Atlantic City Electric also offers energy assessments, aka home energy audits, and energy-saving programs to customers as well.

Jersey Central Power & Light

Check out Jersey Central Power & Light home energy audits and programs below.

  • Home Energy Analyzer – Online Audit
    • The Home Energy Analyzer is a simple, convenient tool customers can use to save energy and money. Complete a few easy steps to gain a better understanding of your household energy use and identify ways to improve the efficiency. 
    • Customers will need to register for an online account to access the Home Energy Analyzer.  This allows Jersey Central to determine solutions that will work best for your household.
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
    • Customers can get a comprehensive audit performed by a participating BPI certified auditor at a single family or multifamily residence. The certified auditor will recommend improvements and provide you with a detailed report on the potential energy savings. And depending on your situation, you might qualify for rebates for recommended home improvements.
  • Home Weatherization for Income-Qualified Customers
    • The Home Weatherization for Income Qualified Customers initiative is a no-cost in-home assessment and may include energy- efficiency improvements like adding insulation, air sealing your home, and the installation of energy saving products all at no cost to the customer.

Orange & Rockland

Orange & Rockland offers a few rebates and energy-waste-reducing incentives for New Jersey customers.

New Jersey Natural Gas Energy

New Jersey Natural Gas offers the SAVEGREEN Project to customers. More info is below!

  • SAVEGREEN Project
    • The SAVEGREEN Project® from New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) has been helping homeowners take the next step towards energy efficiency. Whether you want to install a smart thermostat, make your whole home energy-efficient, or anything in between, there’s likely a solution for you.

South Jersey Gas Home

Are you a South Jersey Gas customer? Discover what energy programs are available to you below.

  • Smart Energy Partners
    • South Jersey Gas (SJG) is offering the ”next generation” of energy-efficiency programs-previously administered by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)-and delivering them directly to you. To help you take the next step toward energy efficiency, SJG’s Smart Energy Partners is providing new and enhanced solutions to help make energy efficiency more accessible and affordable.
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program
    • The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program is designed to transform how energy-efficiency solutions can improve your home’s efficiency. This initiative is specific to customers living in existing one-to-four family homes and low-rise multi-family buildings. Rebates and financing options are available to make recommended upgrades more affordable.
  • Quick Home Energy Checkup (QHEC)
    • A Quick Home Energy Checkup includes a FREE in-home energy assessment from a qualified energy auditor. The auditor, will assess your energy usage and provide you with a written report that identifies energy saving opportunities.
  • Home Weatherization for Income Qualified Customers
    • The Home Weatherization for Income-Qualified Customers program includes a FREE in-home audit, including health and safety testing and repairs.

Elizabethtown Gas Energy-Efficiency Programs

If you’re an Elizabeth Gas customer, there are several energy-efficiency and home audit programs available to you.

  • Smart Energy Partners
    • Elizabethtown Gas (ETG) is offering the ”next generation” of energy-efficiency programs to their customers. These programs were, previously administered by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)- and now your supplier is delivering them directly to you. To help you take the next step towards energy efficiency, ETG’s Smart Energy Partners is providing new and enhanced solutions to help make energy efficiency more accessible and affordable.
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program
    • The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program is designed to transform how energy-efficiency solutions can improve your home’s efficiency. This initiative is specific to customers living in existing one-to-four family homes and low-rise multi-family buildings. Rebates and financing options are available to make recommended upgrades more affordable.
  • Quick Home Energy Checkup (QHEC)
    • A Quick Home Energy Checkup includes a FREE in-home assessment from a qualified energy auditor, who will assess your energy usage and provide you with a written report that identifies energy saving opportunities.
  • Home Weatherization for Income Qualified Customers
    • The Home Weatherization for Income-Qualified Customers program includes a FREE in-home audit, including health and safety testing and repairs.

Pennsylvania Home Energy Audits and Energy Programs

Live in the lovely state of Pennsylvania? Check out some of the energy-efficiency initiatives below.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WRAP): A State-wide Program

Income Eligible Programs – Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for home upgrades based on their income level.

PPL Electric Utilities

Discover the home energy audit and energy-reducing program options below for PPL customers.

  • In-Home Audit
    • If you’re looking to reduce energy waste in your home, the easiest place to start is with an In-Home Audit. During the audit, a building performance institute (BPI) certified contractor will walk you through your heating and cooling systems and provide energy-reduction recommendations specific to your home.
  • Virtual Assessment
    • A virtual assessment makes things easy. Schedule your no-cost Virtual Home Energy Assessment today and get a free energy savings kit shipped to your door.
  • WRAP
    • If your household income meets the guidelines set by the program, you could be eligible for free energy services.

PECO

As a PECO customer, you have a couple of options for home energy assessments.

  • Energy Assessments
    • PECO is currently offering two ways for you to save money and learn more about your home’s energy use: an in-home or virtual energy assessment. At a $150 value, these assessments only take 1–2 hours.
  • Free Energy Checkup
    • Free Energy Checkups are available for Income Qualified Customers.

FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania Utilities (Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power)

For customers of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities (including Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power), check out the list below for some energy efficiency options available to you.

  • Home Energy Analyzer
    • The Home Energy Analyzer is a simple, convenient tool you can use to save energy. Just follow a few easy steps to gain a better understanding of your household energy use and identify ways to improve your efficiency.
  • Residential Energy Audit Program
    • Lowering your energy bills is just the beginning of the residential energy audit program. Every step you take to save energy can also improve the comfort and health of your home. Sign up for a home energy audit and the program can help you find and fix trouble spots so you can live comfortably and efficiently.
  • WARM: Energy-Saving Home Improvements
    • The WARM Program can help you lower your electric bill and keep your home more comfortable in the winter and summer months. No payment is required for these services.

Maryland

Empower Maryland

Empower Maryland offers home energy assessments to the utilities listed below to identify areas in your home that cause discomfort and high energy bills. 

Participating Utilities:

Empower Maryland Quick Home Energy Check-Up

This informative assessment will identify ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency, save money and enjoy a more comfortable home. Maryland residents can take advantage of this at no out of pocket costs, as the charge is included in their utility bill. Find out more here at Energy.Maryland.gov.

Empower Maryland Comprehensive Energy Audit

A comprehensive energy audit is offered to Maryland residents by participating contractors and can help homeowners understand how to save money and energy while living comfortably. It also allows homeowners to qualify for valuable Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® rebates (HPwES). 

The total cost for the comprehensive energy audit is $400, but the homeowner contribution is only $100. The energy auditors will inspect and test your home from top to bottom, usually in 2-3 hours.

Virginia

Appalachian Power

Appalachian Power offers a Home Energy Assessment audit at no cost to their customers. Homeowners will have to use a certified contractor, but will be eligible for rebates once the audit is complete. 

Dominion Energy

Similar to Maryland, Dominion Energy offers a Quick Home Energy Check-Up and Comprehensive Energy Audit for Virgina Homeowners. The Comprehensive Energy Audit allows homeowners to qualify for thousands in rebates. 

Powell Valley Electric Cooperative

Powell Valley Electric Co-op offers customers a free Home Energy Assessment to assess their usage and problem areas, while providing an energy savings kit that is full of energy saving technology. 

Local Energy Alliance Program

The local energy alliance program helps Virginia residents reduce energy use in their home through various audit options. Each audit option has a fee, but certain counties allow low income customers to participate at no cost.

Washington D.C. 

Appalachian Power

Appalachian Power offers a Home Energy Assessment audit at no cost to their customers. Homeowners will have to use a certified contractor, but will be eligible for rebates once the audit is complete.

Illinois Home Energy Audit Programs

Hey there, Illinois residents! Depending on your utility provider, there are several energy-efficiency initiatives available in your state. A few are listed below to get you started.

Tap here to read our Illinois energy rebates guide.

ComEd

ComEd customers have opportunities to reduce energy usage with a FREE energy assessment that includes free and discounted products for your home. We now offer in-home and virtual home energy assessments.

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency

For Ameren Illinois energy customers, you can start your journey toward a more efficient, comfortable, and affordable home here.

Illinois Gas Company, Northern Illinois Gas Company, and Nicor

If you use gas in your home provided by Illinois Gas Company (aka Nicor Gas), check out the resource below.

  • A home energy assessment for Northern Illinois Gas Company is free and a walk-through assessment is performed by a Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Energy Advisor.
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
    • The LIHEAP program is designed to assist low income citizens by offsetting the rising cost of home energy through direct financial assistance, energy counseling, outreach and education.

MidAmerican Energy Company

MidAmerican Energy Company offers the home energy audit and energy-use reduction initiatives listed below.

  • HomeCheck® Online 
    • The HomeCheck Online energy assessment is a free tool that analyzes the effects of your home energy use based on your lifestyle and habits.

North Shore Gas Company

North Shore Gas Company offers energy audit and efficiency programs to residential customers who qualify. Check out some of their offerings in this list.

  • Income eligible
    • The North Shore Gas Energy Efficiency Program provides energy-saving offerings specially designed for income-eligible customers to help improve efficiency, home comfort, and building safety.
  • Rebates and Incentives
    • Contact North Shore Gas to schedule an appointment for a free energy assessment and installation of free energy-saving products.

Peoples Gas Light and Coke

For Peoples Gas customers, several energy-saving programs are available.

  • Home Energy Saver
    • The U.S. Department of Energy’s The Home Energy SaverTM empowers homeowners and renters to save money, live better, and help the earth by reducing energy use in their homes.
  • Home Energy Yardstick
    • EPA’s Home Energy Yardstick provides a simple assessment of your home’s annual energy use compared to similar homes.
  • ENERGY STAR® Home Advisor
    • Let the ENERGY STAR® Home Advisor walk you through creating your home’s profile then get custom recommendations tailored for your home.

Statewide Resource

  • Keep Warm Illinois
    • Energy-efficiency improvements can help you save energy and money this heating season. A home energy audit will help you identify potential energy savings that will help you lower your utility bills this winter.

Wisconsin energy audit programs

Below, you’ll find a few Wisconsin energy audit program options.

Check out our ultimate guide to Wisconsin home energy rebates to discover a comprehensive list of financial incentives for energy-efficient home upgrades.

Touchstone Energy Home Performance Assessment rebates

To offset the initial costs of the audit, Touchstone Energy offers $150 to $500 off your audit, depending on your co-op. 

Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Energy Audit rebate

Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative offers an incentive for homeowners to complete an energy audit. This is an excellent first step toward any energy-energy improvement project, so take advantage if you can!

River Falls Municipal Utilities Home Energy Assessment Incentive

The Home Energy Assessment Incentive is available to homeowners who are also participating in the Focus on Energy rebate program. 

RMFU offers an additional incentive (up to $2,400), and homeowners must pay for a $50 assessment. 

Other State Programs

DSIRE is a database of rebates and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy across the United States. So no matter what state you’re in, check this tool for more insight on what might be available in your area!

Sealed

Sealed can connect you with a highly vetted contractor who can help assess your home’s energy usage, to make sure the upgrades you’re installing are right for your home.

Sealed is also able to get our customers access to most rebates and incentives that are available through government and utility programs.

March 22, 2022