它是如何工作的
为您的家庭选择正确的访问类型
他提供两种类型的访问. 节能之旅, 适用于2000年或之后建造的房屋, 以及能源规划师访问, 2000年以前建造的房屋.
有家访吗
在您访问期间, our staff will install energy-saving materials 和 inspect your insulation, 加热和冷却系统, 还有热水器.
访问Type
能源规划师参观
If you are interested in scheduling more than one visit, call 或电子邮件 us to schedule.
成本
$100, 一些城市降价了，符合条件的人可免费参观.
房子的类型
2000年以前建造的房屋
访问包括
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安装节能材料，如LED灯泡*, 门和阁楼舱口防风雨, 可编程或智能恒温器, 以及高效的水装置.
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评估和调整热水器温度
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进行鼓风机门测试，测量家中是否有空气泄漏
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Complete an insulation inspection of your attic 和 walls using an infrared camera
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对你家的供暖系统和热水器进行安全测试
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确定接下来的步骤
虚拟或电话咨询可提供，如果愿意. 注册一个虚拟或电话访问 在这里.
*提供给Xcel能源电力客户的LED灯泡
家庭能源小组 is provided by Xcel能源 和 中心能量, delivered by CEE.
需要协助调度?
呼叫 651-328-6220 或电子邮件 他scheduling@gener8co.com 我们的日程安排团队会帮你安排行程.
CEE works with many Minnesota cities to buy down the cost of visits 和 provide special resources for their residents.
看不到你的城市? 家庭能源小组 visits are available to anyone with a 中心能量 or Xcel能源 account. 报名参加参观.
城际挑战
的 城际家庭能源小组®挑战赛 was formed in 2020 to challenge residents to learn how their home uses energy 和 identify energy-saving opportunities through a home energy visit from the 家庭能源小组. At the end of each calendar year, the city with the highest participation per capita wins. 获胜城市将展出一个巡回奖杯. 所有类型的访问都可以计入目标.
常见问题
家庭能源小组 visits are currently available to any resident of Minnesota with a 中心能量 or Xcel能源 account.
的 Squad brings several ecobee 和 巢 smart thermostats that can be installed at the visit if they are compatible with the home’s HVAC system. Some customers will qualify for a free smart thermostat or additional utility discounts.
Xcel能源智能恒温器折扣:
- Income qualified electric customers can receive a free ecobee 3 Lite smart thermostat.
- Customers with central AC can receive a $50 instant rebate when they install a smart thermostat.
- 当你注册时，ecobee 3 Lite是免费的 Xcel的AC奖励计划. Or you can receive an instant rebate of $75 applied towards the cost of an ecobee Premium smart thermostat with voice control.
CenterPoint能源智能恒温器折扣:
- Customers with a natural gas heating system can receive a $50 instant rebate on both ecobee 和 巢 smart thermostats.
For more information on what a smart thermostat is 和 how they work, you can learn more on the ecobee 和 巢 网站.
Premium smart thermostats maybe be installed instead of an ecobee 3 Lite for an additional cost. 在你访问期间，向救援队询问这些选择.
的 use 和 installation of smart thermostats is dependent on their compatibility with the home’s HVAC system. T在这里 are some cases w在这里 the Squad will not be able to provide or install a smart thermostat.
我们知道每个家庭都有不同的机会, which is why the 家庭能源小组 doesn't offer cookie-cutter visits. Each visit will be tailored to your needs 和 interests, including which materials are installed. 例如, 如果您已经安装了某些产品, we may skip those 和 choose to spend more time on diagnostics or helping you plan next steps.
Free visits are available to income-qualified households (<80% AMI). 收入限额每年由明尼苏达州商务部设定.
| 家庭规模 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 收入限制 | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
埃迪娜 pays the full cost of 他 visits for households with an annual income less than $100,000.
明尼阿波里斯市 pays the full cost of 他 visit for all households, while funds last.
Even if you have had a utility audit performed on your home in the past, 家庭能源小组 can still be a useful program to help reduce energy costs 和 connect with other resources. If you have completed any energy improvements on your home since your utility audit — especially air sealing or insulation — then we can check to make sure that your installed measures are actually saving energy.
虽然没有必要进行能源审计, the infrared camera (IR) can be a useful tool when t在这里 is at least a 20 degree temperature difference between your home’s indoor air temperature 和 和 the outdoor temperature. IR images are one way your auditor can identify specific areas in your home that may have insufficient insulation or air sealing such as your exterior walls or attic. 的se images are typically collected while the auditor is also running the blower door test, 哪种在所有温度下都有效.
¿Sabías que hacemos visitas durante todo el año para ayudarte a ahorrar en cada temporada?
不请自来之人，不请自来.
Te ayudamos a resolver problemas de energía en tu hogar para que puedas ahorrar dinero y estar cómodo.
科莫funciona
选择一种特殊的方式来访问厄瓜多尔，并在此基础上进行分析
他的办公室有2个客人. La Visita节能, Para vivienda as contridas a partir del año 2000, 通过Visita de Energy Planner, Para viviendas construcidas del 2000.
我要去拜访一户人家
Durante su visita, nuestro personal instalará materiales que ahorran energía e inspeccionarán su aislamiento, 系统的calefaccion由空气条件由日历的瓜.
Reciba soporte gratuto en los próximos pasos.
Nuestra ayuda no termina despusams de la visita! Si recibe recomendaciones para mejoras más importantes en el hogar, nuestro Asesor服务Energía lo ayudará a navegar estos proyectos conectándolo con contratistas examinados, 金融上的投资，特别是对一次性资产的投资.