Premium Audit

Members who would like to opt for a Premium audit may do so. We’re happy to refer a third-party vendor for this service. Premium Audit costs vary by vendor and by service. Premium Audits include but are not limited to:

• Blower door examination
• Duct Blaster Examination

These examinations can be completed by any VET (Vent and Envelope Tightness) verifier as long as they follow our guidelines and fill out our paperwork. This audit would qualify the customer to receive rebates for the following items that are verified only by conducting the above tests:

• $300.00 rebate for insulation upgrade to R-38/ $500.00 rebate for foaming roof deck

  Rebate for envelope tightening is based on percentage of decrease in air changes per hour (whole house decrease):

• $500 = 20%
• $750 = 25%
• $1,000 = 30%

These rebates are only available to members who choose to have the Premium Audit as a test and retest of the property is involved. Adding insulation without first looking to see if other problems may exist may only mask the true problem in the home. Insulation is not an air barrier. These rebates are to help with the cost of the upgrades to our members. This test takes about three (3) hours to complete with another trip to be made if the member makes some changes. Those that really need help with their electricity usage will benefit greatly by having us or someone else perform these tests. Diverse Power Inc will also test new homes for builders/owners to meet the GA. State Energy Code prior to their acquiring their Certificate of Occupancy.  The charge for that test is $350.00 for both duct system and house leakage on one system.  We will charge $75.00 per additional system.