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2. Data Analysis
Once the test-in procedure has been completed, all of that data is processed using
specialized Home Check software. Home Check uses your historical electric and gas usage (found on up to 12 months of previous bills) along with the data and
measurements the contractor collects. The contractor will propose necessary updates be done to your home within the Home Check software and print out a Comprehensive
Home Assessment (CHA) report.
3. CHA Report and Estimate Presentation
The Home Performance Contractor will schedule a meeting with you to present the
results of your test-in process (CHA), the cost of completing measures as well as the projected annual cost savings along with the incentives available to you. The CHA will
also be accompanied by a complete itemized estimate to compare the annual cost savings versus the total cost of any or all of the upgraded measures.
There are specific cash incentives provided by Energy Trust of Oregon that are available only to Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® customers who complete any of the
recommended updates. The best part about the incentives is that the contractor completes all of the paperwork for you, and you simply receive a check from Energy Trust
in the mail. In addition to the incentives, if you schedule a Home Performance assessment and complete at least two updates by the end of 2008, Energy Trust of Oregon
will provide a bonus cash incentive of $150.
Energy
Trust of Oregon Incentives Program Information.
4. Homeowner's Decision
Once you decide which updates to complete, you will sign a contract and schedule a
time for your Contractor to begin working.
5. Work Completed
The Home Performance Contractor and other Home Energy Solution (HES) trade allies
will complete the contracted work on your home. It is important to note that all updates completed to your home with the exception of insulation, must be done by a HES
trade ally in order to be eligible for the cash back incentives. This restriction is in place as a quality control measure. It reassures Energy Trust that work has been
done to their specifications and that the contractors or subcontractors have participated in their training.
6. Test-Out
Once work is completed, the Home Performance Contractor will return to your home and
conduct the test-out procedure. They will again enter the data into Home Check and provide you with documentation showing the beginning efficiency, the proposed efficiency
and the actual efficiency after the updates are installed.
All homes seeking incentives may also be chosen for a random 10% sampling for a Quality Control inspection done directly by Energy Trust. This means that the level of
workmanship of the home must meet rigorous standards as set forth by Energy Trust since any home participating in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program may be
selected for this Quality Control Testing.
7. Get Paid by Energy Trust
When the Test-Out procedure is finished and final payment has been received for the
work completed, the Home Performance Contractor submits all of the receipts and paperwork to Energy Trust for your cash back incentives. All you have to do now is wait
for the check to arrive in the mail and enjoy knowing that your home energy costs will be lower and your carbon footprint will be reduced.
In order to assist homeowners with the cost of these upgrades, the Energy Trust has even partnered with Energy Finance Solutions (EFS) to offer no-cost, low interest
financing with no liens on your home. They are truly trying to break down any barrier to making Oregon’s homes more energy efficient.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Contractors strive to work with homeowners, other contractors, Realtors and anyone involved in the process of home ownership who would
like to be a part of this amazing program.
As a trade ally
contractor of Energy Trust of Oregon, we can help with incentives and Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credits to improve the energy efficiency of your home. |
