People's Energy Cooperative offers energy audit services to both residential and business members. Energy audits are performed by trained professionals who help identify where a building or facility uses energy and how that energy may be used more efficiently.
When an approved audit is performed, the Cooperative will pay half the cost (up to $500) when the member pays for and implements measures recommended as a result of the audit. Other prescriptive rebates apply as well!
Energy Audits in Partnership with Minnesota Energy Resources
People's Energy Cooperative has partnered with Minnesota Energy Resources to help distribute the cost and offer a reduced rate on home energy audits for members who receive electricity from People's Energy and natural gas from Minnesota Energy Resources. The partnership allows for both electric and natural gas usage to be evaluated and efficiency opportunities to be analyzed. If you are served by both utilities, you can receive a standard energy audit for $50 and a performance energy audit for $125. Please note this offer is only available to members who receive natural gas from Minnesota Energy Resources. For more information, visit www.minnesotaenergyresources.com/audits or call (800) 376-0517.
Getting Started
You must complete a Pre-Audit Request and Questionnaire prior to scheduling a residential home energy audit. Click below to download the form.
For more information about home energy audits or to schedule one today, call us at (507) 367-7000 or (800) 214-2694.
Standard Energy Audit
Cost: $240
This audit includes:
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utility bill analysis
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thermal envelope inspection
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blower door diagnostics
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furnace efficiency / safety and worst case back draft spillage testing
Performance Energy Audit
Cost: $360
This audit includes all features of the standard energy audit plus infrared camera diagnostics.
Following the energy audit, both you and the Cooperative will receive a detailed report including the auditor's findings and recommendations for improvements.