Arlington County Public Television's Green It series recently featured our own Reuven Walder.  In this episode, Reuven and the Arlington's Green Man examine several common issues that arise during energy audits. Reuven uses a blower door, an infrared camera scan, and a combustion safety test to track down the causes of the Green Man's problems.  He explains how the attic and basement are often much more serious sources of air leakage than the windows and door leaks most people experience on a day to day basis.  But because attic and basement leaks are out of view, people don't know about them, and that can cause people to invest in solutions that are not always optimal.  The video outlines the discoveries and importance of a home energy audit and what you should expect during the audit and report.

As with any hired service provider, it is critical that an energy auditor is properly certified. The Building Performance Institute and Residential Energy Services Network maintain lists of certified auditors, as do many local or state municipalities.  Of course, ecobeco is on those lists, so no need to look any further!