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Below are some links that can take you to more information about elements that are sometimes found in homes. Your home inspection may or may not include these inspections or testing. It is recommended that you review your contract with our company to determine what additional services (if any) were performed.
Low Impact Living. Best Site! At Low Impact Living, they want to help you lower the environmental impact of your home and your daily life. To do that, they help you find the best green products, practices and service providers to help you achieve your environmental goals. And they will also help you understand the environmental benefits and economic trade-offs of your choices.
Energy Rebates Available: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote energy and energy efficiency. http://www.dsireusa.org/
Google's Haunted by High Heating Bills List: List of energy tips to start saving money now. This is a great list that is easy to read and very informative. Highly recommended reading!
U.S. Department of Energy: Do it yourself energy audit. With a simple but diligent walk-through, you can spot many problems in any type of house. When auditing your home, keep a checklist of areas you have inspected and problems you found. This list will help you prioritize your energy efficiency upgrades.
Connexus Energy Audit Questionnaire. There are two types of free audits you can use to assess or measure your energy use. The first is an on-line audit conducted by a Residential Specialist at Connexus® Energy. Simply complete and submit the Electric Use Audit form and a Residential Specialist will contact you to discuss areas in which you can save energy and money. The second free audit is a self audit. Conducting a simple, yet thorough walk-through, you'll be able to identify potential areas to help save money. Use the chart below to track daily electric usage and calculate energy costs.
Business Week "Time for an Energy Audit". Video about energy audits. Turn on your sound!
Radon: http://www.epa.gov/radon/
EPA http://www.epa.gov/- which includes information on asbestos, clean-up, Lead, Mold, etc.
Consumer Safety & Recalls http://www.cpsc.gov/ from swimming pools to items in the home
Polybutylene plumbing in homes http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html
Federal Pacific Panels http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpe.html
Fires waiting to happen, debate waiting to be ended
Lowes http://www.lowes.com/
Home Depot http://homedepot.com/
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