Homeowners know that how they use
energy in their home is what effects the annual cost of their utility bills.
Conserving their energy use reflects itself in lower utility bills. What is
often overlooked is how much energy your home loses through the building
envelope.
Doing a whole home
energy audit can help homeowners see where their home can stop excess energy
loss and make the indoor environment more comfortable for their family.
Start with you house!
Measure all exterior walls,
windows, and doors.
When measuring, make notes of any
repairs needed.
Make sure to measure the average
thickness of your insulation.
The Energy Audit
First Step
Assess what you have.
Sketch your home on paper
Measure your walls and openings
(note what type they are)
Compare the savings added by
upgrading different components of your building's envelope.
For additional guidance please contact
Kent Shannon at (573) 445.9792
1012 N. Highway UU Columbia, MO
65203
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 573-445-9792 Fax: 573-445-9807 Boone County is part of the
Central Missouri Region of University of Missouri
Extension
Boone County
University of Missouri Extension Center booneco@missouri.edu
Updated
01/16/09
