How Much Energy Does Your Home Use?

I do know that the utilities can and do energy audits.

That's a start. The best thing to do is get an Energy Audit from a BPI or Resnet certified auditor. Many utilities do them but they often are shortened versions. Start getting your buyers involved with energy efficient mortgages and be a star to your clients.

Sometimes my home doesn't use quite enough energy, so I'll have to leave some stuff on while I'm out of the house to make up for it.

I had no idea this was available Leah, very cool................good info to know.

Leah, Our area utility (Duke) will send someone out to the home for a free review and generate a list of ideas to address.  They also mail a comparison of how your home compares to others for energy usage.  Unfortunately thanks to the 25+ year old furnace/AC in our home, we don't do so well in comparison.  Although the system is still functional, it's near time to move to a more efficient system, it would probably pay for itself within 4-5 years.

Leah, that is interesting.  I wonder if other Utility companies also offer a similar service.