A Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative HOME Energy Audit may be right for you.

What makes up a HOME energy Audit?

• A Blower Door Test: This method is a very accurate method of finding drafts and air leaks in your house.
• Changing your incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient compact florescent.
• Determine current insulation R-Factor ratings.
• Wrapping your electric water heater.
• Wrapping visible hot water piping from your water heater.
• Inspection of current heating and air conditioning for proper operation.
  

The information compiled will be entered into a computer program designed to determine what needs to be done in your home
for energy efficiency.  The results compiled will inform you what needs to be done, the order of importance, and the estimated
time of payback for each measure.

Home energy audits start with a $50.00 initial fee to the cooperative.  After the audit, a audit summary report will show you improvements that may be made to your home.

Download printable application to receive an energy audit
If your home was built prior to 1978, make sure you renovate properly.  EPA regulations have new rules for renovating homes that may contain lead paint.

If you have recently completed an energy audit and have completed energy efficiency improvements, click the link below to download and application.
 Download printable application for reimbursemnt here

(Beginning March 26th, 2010)  
Any energy audit conducted after March 26th, 2010, members who act on improvements, suggested in the audit summary, can receive up to $500.00 reimbursement from the cooperative.  Members must act on improvements suggested in the audit summary and submit proof. The cooperative will rebate 50% of the cost of the improvement with a total cap of $500.00.




In addition, the state of Missouri has passed Senate Bill 1181 which allows a tax deduction of $1000.00 per taxpayer, per year, with a lifetime maximum of $2000.00.  This deduction is available to Missouri tax payers through Dec. 2013. The deduction may be taken with expenses incurred as a result of any home improvements made, or the cost of the home audit itself.
For more information contact the Member Services Department at the cooperative:
    (417) 256-2131 or 1(888)-HOE-POWER.