Home Energy Rebate Program Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has a residential Home Energy Rebate Program that offers many incentives to help those interested in upgrading their homes for energy efficiency. Homeowners can receive a rebate for some of the energy efficiency improvements. AHFC will compensate 500 dollars for energy ratings and up to 10,000 dollars for energy efficient upgrades. Homeowners need to have an energy audit performed before as well as following the energy efficiency upgrades. AHFC Weatherization Program {Read More}
What is an Energy Audit?
May 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
In order to achieve pleasant temperatures in the house we need energy. If a house is inefficient, however, much energy goes to waste. A house can be inefficient due to air leaks, improper insulation (insulation made from inferior materials, poorly installed insulation and eroded insulation) or inefficient technologies. A study by the US department of energy found that 40 percent of energy homeowners pay for is wasted. An energy audit could possibly be one of the best inexpensive techniques for {Read More}
How to Become An Energy Auditor
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you are driven towards a meaningful and rewarding green profession, being an energy auditor is a great career choice. According to a study published by the Occupational Employment Statistics, an energy auditor is a new and emerging (n&e) occupation that will continue to flourish thanks to local and national green energy incentives. Due to the absence of training requirements for energy auditors you might pursue the career without attending a college. Job The job of energy auditors is to {Read More}
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