Want to save money on your energy bill?

Connecticut Light and Power is offering certified energy audits for a $75 fee to make your home more energy efficient! Contractors approved by CL&P will come to your house to assess possible energy wasting problems with your house, and then come up with solutions to these problems to make your house greener and more energy efficient.  The process, while simple and short, can be a tremendous help in lowering your energy bill.

For those interested in getting their house audited, you must either apply online at http://www.cl-p.com/forms/HomeEnergySolution.aspx and CL&P will assign an able contractor to OR pick a contractor from the approved list at http://nuwnotes1.nu.com/apps/clp/clpwebcontent.nsf/AR/HesContractors/$File/HES_Contractors.pdf and call them to schedule an appointment.

Inspections can/will include the following:

-A blower-door test to pinpoint critical drafts and air leaks.  Once they are found, the contractor will seal them properly in the duration of the visit.

-A duct test to assess air leaks within the ductwork system.  Significant leaks will be sealed.

- Hot water-saving meaures including low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators (which will be installed).

- Rebates for qualifying central air conditioning systems and for replacement of certain inefficient appliances with qualifying energy-efficient models.

-Installation of energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs.

-Incentives for insulation upgrades

-A "wrap up discussion" where the contractor will review the work done and inform you of additional resources that can be potential energy and money savers.

For more information on these energy audit process, be sure to call 1-877-WISE-USE (1-877-947-3873).