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NYSERDA Home Energy Assessment (no-cost*) — A Starting Point
NYSERDA Home Energy Assessment (no-cost*) — A Starting Point
A NYSERDA-approved home energy assessment provides a basic evaluation of your home’s energy performance. It’s a great starting point for identifying areas where you can improve efficiency and lower energy bills.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?
A visual inspection of insulation, air sealing, HVAC systems, appliances, and lighting
Identification of health & safety hazards (gas leaks, carbon monoxide risks, ventilation issues)
Basic energy performance analysis and efficiency recommendations
Energy education and coaching to help you understand your home’s needs
Energy model report
*Homes larger than 3,000 sq ft or those with complex construction will incur a surcharge for additional time needed to complete the assessment.
Comprehensive Home Performance Assessment ($500) — A Full Energy Roadmap
Comprehensive Home Performance Assessment ($500) — A Full Energy Roadmap
For homeowners serious about improving efficiency, comfort, and home upgrades, the Comprehensive Home Performance Assessment goes beyond the basic NYSERDA assessment to deliver detailed testing, accurate data, and a complete action plan.
Why Upgrade to the Comprehensive Assessment?
Why Upgrade to the Comprehensive Assessment?
A basic energy assessment only scratches the surface—our advanced diagnostics measure and quantify air leaks, insulation weaknesses, and HVAC performance with scientific accuracy.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?
Everything in the NYSERDA Home Energy Assessment, PLUS:
Blower Door Test – Pinpoints air leaks & weak insulation levels and improves the accuracy of energy modeling and heat load calculations.
Detailed Web-Based Report – Includes:
A priority list of recommendations — so you don’t need to take notes!
Photos & videos taken during the assessment
Key data, measurements, and findings — perfect for showing contractors exactly what needs addressing.
Accurate Heat Load Calculation (Manual J) – Essential for properly sizing a heat pump and preventing costly mistakes.
Advanced Diagnostics – Infrared imaging, pressure testing, and airflow measurements for deeper insights.
Scanned floor plans—ideal for re-thinking space design or planning future renovations.
Vetted Contractor Introductions & Coordination – Take the guesswork out of finding trusted professionals.
Bonus: Get $150 Back!
Bonus: Get $150 Back!
The Comprehensive Assessment qualifies for the 30% Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credit. If you have a tax liability, you’ll receive $150 back, reducing your out-of-pocket cost to just $350!
Which Assessment is Right for You?
Which Assessment is Right for You?
Existing Building vs. New Construction / Recently Remodeled
Existing Building vs. New Construction / Recently Remodeled
Energy Assessment for Existing Homes
Energy Assessment for Existing Homes
A home energy assessment is like getting a doctor's checkup for your house.
This is an assessment of your home's potential for practical improvements, such as insulation and air sealing, HVAC upgrades, appliances/lighting, and reduction in energy usage. It's aimed to meet your needs and goals, and budget. We offer different levels of investigation, including infrared assessment, combustion testing, energy modeling, gas leak detection, and air leakage testing (blower door, duct blaster).
Our assessment will also consider health and safety concerns, air quality issues, and offers prioritized recommendations.
Energy Assessment for New Construction / Remodels
Energy Assessment for New Construction / Remodels
There are excellent opportunities to test buildings in construction or near final construction to assure that the work meets specifications, Code compliance and hasn't overlooked details. Blower testing on house shells or ducting can quantify good work before these areas get closed up. Infrared and combustion analysis, and gas leak detection quantify the work is done right. Blower testing toward the end of construction can prove the contractor's good work or help zero in on problem areas to address to meet energy efficiency goals. As well, Green Building Specialists will work with you to be available at the specific timing needed for the efficiency of your project schedule.
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Home Energy Score (HES)
Home Energy Score (HES)
Green Building Specialists can provide a HES score for your building(s).
Developed by the Department of Energy and its national laboratories, the Home Energy Score provides home owners, buyers, and renters directly comparable and credible information about a home’s energy use. Like a miles-per-gallon rating for a car, the Home Energy Score is based on a standard assessment of energy-related assets to easily compare energy use across the housing market. To learn more about this score, visit the Department of Energy Better Buildings website.
Click here to see a sample Home Energy Score report.
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