Long Term Savings
The core to any sound strategy for improving your home is a clear analysis of costs and benefits. We provide you with estimated savings, costs, return on investment and payback as a basis for sound decision-making. With this custom tool you will have a list of the corrective measures, their related savings and return on investment. You can now prioritize your home improvement choices and take action with confidence.

Property Value Improvement
By making sound energy saving enhancements to your home, you are adding to its value. An energy efficient home that has been inspected and certified by energy efficiency experts can be positioned to sell much faster and for a higher price than a comparable home without those credentials.

The objective is really to
improve the quality of your comfort and health while improving your home's energy efficiency not to mention getting the highest return on your investment.

Easy to Finance
There are many long-term reduction projects that literally pay for themselves. Because energy efficiency products free-up cash flow, financing them is feasible, even in this tight lending environment. We are able to help guide you through the process and make it possible to take advantage of your options today.

It first starts with the Home Energy Review.

The Access Green Solutions Report

• Is an Action Plan on how to reduce energy consumption and improve comfort in your home
• Addresses those areas of your home that impact energy efficiency, safety, comfort and health.
• Analyzes your home’s current energy consumption and compares it to the average home in this region
• Details Access Green’s recommendations, the costs to implement, and the return on investment and payback
• Projects the savings you may achieve by implementing the recommendations
• Provides additional recommendations for making your home greener
• If applicable, may determine the amount of carbon emissions that your home will save as a result of your actions

Our Home Energy Specialists are trained and experienced
in the building sciences and can explain in detail long term solutions that can maximize energy efficiency and reduce costs in your home. Several of the key areas to consider are:

• Air Sealing and Insulation
  • Seal all attic and roof penetrations
  • Creating air barriers to isolate conditioned space
  • Blown-in cellulose and spray foam insulation to provide the optimal home R-value
  • Install radiant barriers to reduce cooling demands
  • Properly sealing ductwork in all areas
• Heating and Air Conditioning Solutions
  • Initial Assessment during Access Green Home Energy Review, including system performance, sizing and balance
  • Recommendations my be simple, such as ongoing system maintenance, coil cleanings, use of programmable thermostats and related options that can improve efficiencies without adding significant costs
  • Repair or replacement depending on the state and condition of the system
    • If repair, then will recommend high-efficiency Energy Start rated products
  • Can reconfigure ductwork and include zoning to achieve balancing, comfort and energy efficiency
  • Insulating ductwork in attics, crawlspaces, and basements to reduce conditioned air loss
  • In floor Radiant Heating, known to be some of the most efficient heating around because it can be easily zoned and it heats the structure
  • Evaluating Geothermal and Solar Applications, where applicable
• Domestic Hot Water and Plumbing
  • Replace if deemed energy efficient using an Energy Star rated system
  • Could simply require maintenance and repair
  • Consider on-demand, tankless water heating if applicable
  • Consider combining heating and hot water heating capabilities together
  • Includes Solar and Geothermal Applications
  • Recirculation water systems
  • Low flow toilets and water fixtures
• Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation
  • Home Energy Review provides initial assessment of Indoor Air Quality
  • If applicable and indicated, can provide a comprehensive Indoor Air Quality assessment through use of Air Advice system (show link to air advice: www.airadvice.com)
  • Strategies can include cleaning and repairing existing air conditioning system, including coil cleanings and new filters to more comprehensive whole house solutions through the HVAC system. (later to provide link to Access Green Indoor Air Quality Solutions)
  • Including proper ventilation
  • Includes monitoring
• High performance, Energy Star rated windows and doors
  • Insulated, gas-filled, low-E, and glazed coatings designed to significantly improve energy efficiency
  • Replacement and new construction options
  • Vinyl, clad, or wood options available
  • Professionally installed to manufacturer’s specification
• Duct Sealing
  • Includes sealing exposed duct from the outside
  • Includes sealing entire duct system from within
• Electrical
  • Base load management
  • CFL and LED Lighting applications
  • Lighting and dimming controls
  • Appliance metering
  • Whole House metering
  • Pool and Spa motor controls and timers
• Weatherization
• Renewable and other related Energy Solutions
  • Solar hot water systems
  • Geothermal heating and cooling
  • Wind power options
• Green and Healthy Air Lifestyle Tips

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