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Home Energy Audit Calculator

Evaluate your home's energy efficiency and find potential savings from upgrades like better windows and insulation.

Inputs

$
$
sq ft
years

Results

Annual Energy Cost

$2,760.00

≈ 21 pairs of sneakers

Cost Per Sq Ft$1.38
Efficiency RatingGood
Potential Annual Savings$414.00
Upgrade Payback3.6 years
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your home's square footage and the number of occupants.
  2. Input your average monthly electricity (kWh) and natural gas (therms) usage.
  3. Select your climate zone and primary heating/cooling system type.
  4. Review the estimated energy use intensity and comparison to similar homes.
  5. Use the audit results to prioritize upgrades: insulation, HVAC, and air sealing typically offer the best payback.

How the result changes with Monthly Electric Bill

Monthly Electric BillAnnual Energy Cost
$100.00$2,160.00
$350.00$5,160.00
$650.00$8,760.00
$900.00$11,760.00

What each input means

Monthly Electric Bill
Average monthly electricity cost from your utility bill
Monthly Gas Bill
Average monthly natural gas cost — enter 0 if all-electric home
Home Size
Total heated and cooled living area of your home in square feet
Home Age
How old your home is — older homes tend to be less energy efficient
Windows
Type of window glass installed — more panes means better insulation
Insulation
Overall quality of your home's wall and attic insulation

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Monthly Electric Bill = 150, Monthly Gas Bill = 80, Home Size = 2000, Home Age = 25 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Annual Energy Cost
    Annual Energy Cost
    2760 = $2,760
  3. Calculate Cost Per Sq Ft
    Cost Per Sq Ft
    1.38 = $1.38
  4. Calculate Efficiency Rating
    Good = Good

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