Home Energy Auditor — Guided Home Efficiency Screening

How the Home Energy Auditor & Efficiency Action Ranker Works

Organize observations about dwelling tenure (renter or homeowner), climate zone, billing baseline, heating/cooling equipment, appliances, thermostat schedules, drafts, and insulation to prioritize no-cost behavioural fixes, renter-friendly low-cost steps, and capital upgrades.

Key Inputs & Verification Data

• Residency role (renter/homeowner), climate context, and dwelling typology
• Measured utility kWh baseline and avoidable marginal unit tariff
• Safe room observations, appliance inventory, and safety screening checklist

Screening Limitations & Mandatory Health/Safety Escalation

This module is an educational screening tool rather than a certified building inspection, blower-door test, electrical audit, or structural assessment. Reports detecting damp/mould, suspected asbestos, gas leaks, carbon monoxide risk, or unsafe wiring suppress DIY steps and escalate qualified professional inspection.

Operates anonymously without street addresses or account numbers. Optional photos are scrubbed of EXIF/GPS locally and never retained.

Frequently Asked Questions

What efficiency upgrades can renters safely do without landlord alterations?

No-cost and reversible actions typically include thermostat schedule tuning, LED bulb swaps, removable draft stoppers, curtain thermal timing, and appliance standby reduction.

Why does the auditor suppress insulation advice when mould or gas smells are noted?

Sealing airflow around unaddressed dampness, combustion flue issues, or suspected hazardous materials worsens indoor air hazards and requires qualified remediation first.