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Current Efficiency
Conduct Audit
Make Improvements
Save Energy
Save Money
FACTS
You can perform your own home energy audit.
Call 515-239-5177 for a free audit packet.
Compact fluorescent bulbs use 70% less energy
and provide the same amount of light.
All air conditioners have a seasonal energy
efficiency rating (SEER). Choose one with a high
SEER--it’s more efficient.
Windows and doors account for about 15% of
home air leakage. Holes into the attic and the top
of the foundation are the greatest sources.
You can save 1-2% on your energy bills by using foam gaskets behind all exterior outlet and
switch covers.
Keep your oven door closed. Each time you open
the oven door when you’re cooking can lower the
oven’s temperature as much as 25 degrees.
Disclaimer
City of Ames Electric Services does not
guarantee that installation and operation of
energy efficient equipment will result in reduced
usage or in cost savings. The manner in
which a customer uses and maintains energy
efficient equipment may affect potential cost
savings. City of Ames Electric Services makes
no warranties, expressed or implied, with
respect to any equipment purchased or installed,
including, but not limited to, any warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. In no event shall City of Ames Electric
Services be held liable for any incidental or
consequential damages or injuries resulting from
defective equipment or installation. City of Ames
Electric Services reserves the right to cancel
or change programs at any time. City of Ames
Electric Services’ acceptance of an application
does not guarantee payment of rebate or
acceptance of financing.
More Smart Energy Practices
As part of the Smart Energy program,
Ames Electric Services offers educational
opportunities, incentives, and rebates to
help residential and commercial customers
conserve energy and save money. Smart
Energy programs include the Appliance
Rebate, Residential Energy Audit, Commercial
Audit, Conditioner Rebate, Residential
Lighting Rebate, Commercial Lighting Rebate,
Residential New Construction Rebate, Power
Watch, Prime Time Power, Green Choices,
Commercial Power Factor Correction Rebate,
and Commercial Custom Rebate
Visit www.cityofames.org or call
515-239-5177 for more information.
Smart Energy is one component of the City of
Ames’ EcoSmart program. EcoSmart is the
City’s comprehensive strategy to reduce energy
consumption and conserve natural resources.
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Residential Energy Audit
City of Ames Electric Services
Residential Energy Audit
Audit Information
“An energy audit is a great
way to learn about your
home’s energy usage.”
- Steve Wilson
The Energy Guy
ENERGY AUDIT
City of Ames Electric Services offers a free audit
to those interested in identifying how much energy
their home consumes and what measures may
be taken to make the home more energy efficient.
The audit will show the home owner problems that
may, when corrected, save significant amounts of
money over time.
An Electric Services’ auditor can pinpoint where
your house is losing energy. An audit will help
you understand the efficiency of your home’s
heating and cooling systems, look at how sound
your windows and doors are, inspect insulation
levels, show you ways to conserve hot water and
electricity, and help identify leaks in the building’s
envelope.
BENEFITS
Helps customers use energy more efficiently
and lowers the electric cost.
Provides education on energy usage
throughout the house.
Encourages Smart Energy practices.
Provides for more individual control over
electricity usage and ultimate costs.
Improves communication between Electric
Services and Ames citizens.
Contributes to a cleaner environment by
reducing power plant fuel consumption.
HOW IT WORKS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Electric Services will send a certified energy
professional to your home who will use a variety
of techniques and equipment to determine your
energy efficiency level. In addition to a walk
through of your home, the auditor will perform a
blower door test that measures the extent of leaks
in the building envelope.
Participants must be City of Ames Electric Services
customer.
In addition, as part of the audit process, free
compact fluorescent light bulbs will be installed.
APPLYING FOR AN AUDIT
To qualify for City of Ames Electric Services’
Smart Energy Residential Audit Program your
home must have been built in or before 1992, and
you cannot have had an energy audit performed
within the past five years.
Residence must be built in or before 2000. Homes
built after 2000 will still be eligible for the free energy
audit, but will not be offered a blower door test. In
these cases a blower door test may be purchased
at the price available to Electric Services.
Those participating in another energy audit
program within the past five years are not eligible.
Free compact fluorescent bulbs will be installed
flow by the auditor while on site.
Renters must have owner’s approval.
Participant will be contacted to establish a time for
the audit.
Fill out the request form and return it to:
City of Ames Electric Services
Smart Energy
502 Carroll Ave., P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
Participant will be contacted to establish a time for
the blower door test.
If not included, applications are available at
www.cityofames.org or by calling 515-239-5177.
City of Ames Electric Services reserves the right
to install a metering device on new equipment to
verify energy savings.
Renters must have permission of the property
owner to participate.
Audits are performed on a first come, first served
basis. At times a waiting list may exist.
This program is subject to change or cancellation
without notice.
Audits are subject to availability of funds.