Want to see how you can make your home more efficient? Green Iowa AmeriCorps is currently doing free energy audits in Polk, Dallas, and Jasper counties. We reached out to the staff, which is based out of the Center for Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa. They are operating and trying to do as many audits as they can before summer, so contact them soon if you are interested.
The information below is from their website:
“A Home Energy Audit is the first step in assessing how much energy a home consumes and evaluating what measures can be taken to make the home more efficient. These are always free to everyone and open to the public.
Through our energy audit process, we focus on the three C’s of weatherization: Cost, Comfort, and Conservation. Whether you’re interested in reducing utility costs, creating more comfortable living spaces, or conserving our natural resources, our weatherization services can help! Members of Green Iowa AmeriCorps undergo training and earn Building Analyst Professional certification from the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Armed with this training, our service teams assess a home’s efficiency, evaluates problem areas, and seeks potential solutions.”