You will receive a personalized report detailing an implementation plan for improving the overall energy effectiveness of your home. The auditor can also prepare a quote for doing the work specified or can refer you to a weatherization contractor. The auditor will also provide information about rebates and loans available from other organizations.

How do I participate?

1. Complete the Your Home Energy Report (YHER) Survey. If an HEA is indicated and you answer yes to two or more of the above questions, an HEA with Building Diagnostics may be right for you.
   
   
2. Contact a participating building diagnostics auditor to request a cost estimate for the HEA with Building Diagnostics. Because cost of the service varies by degree of analysis, level of expertise, the age of home and travel distance, it is advisible to contact a few of the participating auditors for a price quote.
   
   
3. Once you select a participating auditor, work with him or her to schedule a time to complete the HEA with Building Biagnostics. Please allow for up to four hours.
   
   
4. You will be required to pay the auditor for his or her services. The auditor will fill out the required paperwork for you to qualify for a rebate on the HEA with Building Diagnostics ($100 rebate for non-electrically heated homes or $200 rebate for electrically heated homes). Duluth residents may qualify for additional rebates through ComfortSystems (218-730-4025) and/or Duluth Energy Efficiency Program (DEEP) (218-336-1038).
   
   
5. Customers with electricity as the primary heat source may also qualify for an additional $200 rebate for air sealing the home. Please talk with your participating auditor to discuss if this is right for you and your home.

What are the requirements to participate?

1. Must be an owner-occupied, single family dwelling. Participant must be a Minnesota Power customer responsible for his or her electric bill.
   
   
2. Participant must complete the YHER before requesting an HEA with Building Diagnostics.
   
   
3. Participant must be at home during the HEA with Building Diagnostics. Please allow up to four hours for completion of this detailed on-site analysis.
   
   
4. Participant must pay auditor applicable fees at the completion of the building diagnostics. The auditor will submit the required paperwork to enable you to qualify for the Minnesota Power rebate.
   
   
5. You must use a participating auditor to qualify for the Minnesota Power rebate.

What's in it for me

1. Same benefits and services offered through the HEA with Electric Energy Emphasis.
   
   
2. Information on air leaks and low insulation levels through blower door analysis and thermal infrared scans.
   
   
3. A prioritized implementation plan for addressing air leaks and insulation levels, along with information on air quality and addressing moisture issues. It is designed to reduce energy costs and improve the comfort and durability of your home.
   
   
4. Rebates and other special offers available through your gas company and in Duluth through the Duluth Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP).
   
   
5. Valuable tool as part of a major remodeling project and can add value to your home.