Home Energy Assessments in Connecticut
Find out where your home is losing energy and what to improve first.
A home energy assessment helps you understand how your Connecticut home is performing before you invest in insulation, windows, air sealing, or other improvements. Dynamic Building & Energy Solutions evaluates the home as a connected system, looking for conditions that may contribute to drafts, uneven temperatures, high heating or cooling costs, moisture concerns, or rooms that are difficult to keep comfortable.
After the assessment, we explain what we observed, which issues deserve attention first, and what next steps may be appropriate for your home. The goal is to replace guesswork with a practical, property-specific plan.
Rebates, discounts, and financing options.
You could be eligible for further discounts and rebates that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars! These deeper energy efficiency measures include:
Adding Insulation – Proper insulation will lower heating and cooling bills while making your home more quiet and comfortable
Replacing heating and cooling systems – If your boiler, furnace or air conditioner is more than 10 years old, replacing it with a high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® unit could help you save 20 percent or more on your energy bills
Connecticut residents are eligible for a full weatherization and energy visit offered through a collaboration of the utility companies and state in order to help homeowners save money on their energy bills and increase the efficiency of their homes.
Dynamic Building & Energy Solutions is a Capital for Change (C4C) and a CT Green Bank Contractor.
Capital for Change offers micro loans for smaller energy efficient improvements like insulation; loans start from $500 to $3,000 and are offered at 0% interest for three years. Limited to Eversource and United Illuminating residential electric customers.
A Smart E-Loan offered by the CT Green Bank can be used for over 90 home energy improvements, including insulation, windows, heat pumps, solar panels and more. Up to 25% of your loan can be used for non-energy related measures and healthy home improvements; appliances, lead removal and roof repairs in advance of installing solar. Maximum loan amount is $50,000. To be eligible you must be located in CT, property must be owner occupied and property must be a residential building with 1-4 units including individually metered condominiums.
What Is a Home Energy Assessment?
A home energy assessment—also commonly called a home energy audit—is an evaluation of the conditions that affect a home’s comfort, energy use, safety, and building performance.
Instead of assuming that one product will solve the problem, the assessment considers how air leakage, insulation, ductwork, windows, doors, heating and cooling equipment, ventilation, moisture, and occupant concerns may interact.
For example, a cold bedroom does not automatically mean the windows need to be replaced. The underlying cause could be air leakage, missing insulation, ductwork, or a combination of conditions. An assessment helps identify what is actually happening before you decide where to spend money.
When Should You Schedule an Assessment?
A home energy assessment may be a useful first step if you are experiencing:
- Drafts or noticeable air leakage
- Rooms or floors that are difficult to heat or cool
- High or unpredictable heating and cooling costs
- Ice dams or excessive attic heat loss
- Older, damaged, or insufficient insulation
- Heating or cooling equipment that seems to run frequently
- Suspected duct leakage or airflow problems
- Moisture or ventilation concerns
- Plans to replace windows or exterior doors
- Plans to add insulation or complete other energy improvements
- Uncertainty about which home improvement should come first
You do not need to diagnose the problem before contacting us. Tell us what you are noticing in the home, and we will help determine whether an assessment is the appropriate next step.
What Happens During a Connecticut Home Energy Assessment?
We start with your concerns: The assessment begins with a conversation about the home. We want to know which rooms feel uncomfortable, where you notice drafts, whether energy costs have changed, and whether you have concerns involving moisture, insulation, airflow, or heating and cooling performance
We evaluate the home: Our team reviews accessible parts of the home that may be contributing to the problem. Depending on the property and assessment scope, this can include attics, basements, crawl spaces, walls, windows, exterior doors, ductwork, ventilation, and fuel-burning equipment.
We use appropriate diagnostic testing: Testing depends on the home, safety conditions, current program requirements, and the agreed scope.
We explain the findings and priorities: After evaluating the home, we review what we found in plain language. We identify the conditions that appear most important, explain how different improvements may work together, and help you understand what should be addressed first.
Diagnostic Tools We Use for Home Energy Assessments
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Blower Door Testing
A blower door test helps measure how much outside air enters the home through gaps, cracks, and other openings. It can help identify areas where air sealing may improve comfort and building performance.
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Duct Blaster
Duct leakage testing evaluates whether conditioned air is escaping through gaps or poorly sealed connections in the home’s duct system.
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Combustion Analyzer
A combustion analyzer may be used to evaluate fuel-burning equipment such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, fireplaces, or gas appliances when applicable.
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Endoscope
Tools such as an endoscope may be used to inspect difficult-to-reach areas inside wall cavities, ducts, or other enclosed spaces without unnecessarily opening large areas of the home.
Who’s Eligible for a Home Energy Assessment?
All single family and multi-family homes are eligible to participate in the Home Energy Solutions program.
What Do You Receive from an Assessment?
The primary result is a clearer understanding of the home and a prioritized path forward.
We review findings such as:
Where significant air leakage may be occurring
Whether accessible insulation appears insufficient, damaged, or poorly installed
Whether air sealing may improve the building envelope
Whether duct leakage or airflow deserves attention
Whether windows or doors appear to be contributing to comfort problems
Which issues should be addressed first
Which improvements may work best together
Whether additional investigation by another qualified specialist is appropriate
The assessment is intended to help you make informed decisions. Results, recommendations, and potential savings vary by home, weather, occupant behavior, equipment, and the improvements ultimately completed.
Comfort, Safety and Building Performance
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Improve Indoor Air Quality
Air leakage, missing insulation, duct problems, and other building-envelope issues can contribute to drafts and uneven temperatures. Diagnostic testing helps identify potential causes instead of simply treating the symptoms.
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Identify Potential Health and Safety Concerns
Depending on the home and assessment scope, testing and inspection may identify conditions that warrant attention, including combustion safety, moisture, ventilation, or indoor environmental concerns.
An energy assessment is not a substitute for specialized environmental, mold, HVAC, or safety testing when those services are needed.
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Understand Your Home's Energy Performance
The assessment can identify areas where conditioned air may be escaping and where the building envelope could potentially be improved.
Actual energy use and savings vary significantly based on the home, occupant behavior, weather, equipment, improvements completed, and other factors.
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Protect the Home From Moisture-Related Problems
Air movement, insulation, ventilation, and moisture can interact in ways that affect building durability. Identifying these conditions can help homeowners make more informed decisions about improvements.
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Prioritize Home Improvements
Perhaps most importantly, an assessment helps answer a practical question:
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What Should I Fix First?
Rather than replacing components based on assumptions, you receive recommendations based on the conditions observed in your home.
What Happens After the Assessment?
Your next step depends on the conditions found in your home. Recommendations may include air sealing, insulation improvements, window or door work, duct repairs, ventilation changes, equipment evaluation, or additional investigation.
Dynamic Building & Energy Solutions can help with several common building-envelope improvements:
Learn about our Connecticut insulation services
Review our window installation and replacement service
Explore our exterior door services
Contact our team to discuss the recommended next step
We will not assume that every home needs the same work. The assessment findings should guide the improvement plan.
Home Energy Assessment FAQs
Is a home energy assessment the same as a home energy audit?
The terms are commonly used interchangeably. Both describe an evaluation of how a home is performing, where energy or comfort problems may originate, and which improvements may be worth prioritizing.
How long does a home energy assessment take?
A typical assessment may take approximately two to four hours, depending on the size and condition of the home, the testing performed, and the assessment scope. We will provide a more specific expectation when scheduling.
Does every assessment include a blower door test?
Not necessarily. Testing depends on the property, safety conditions, current program requirements, and assessment scope. We will confirm which tests are anticipated for your home before the visit.
How much does a home energy assessment cost in Connecticut?
The homeowner’s cost may depend on the type of assessment, utility participation, property eligibility, and current Connecticut programs. Contact us for current pricing and to confirm what applies to your property.
Are Connecticut home energy assessments free?
Do not assume that every assessment is free. Customer cost and eligibility can vary by program, utility, property, and current terms. We will verify the available option and expected cost for your home before scheduling.
Should I schedule an assessment before replacing windows or adding insulation?
An assessment can be helpful when the cause of the problem is unclear. It may show whether windows, insulation, air leakage, ductwork, or a combination of conditions deserves attention first. If the required work is already clear, we can also discuss the appropriate service directly.
Can Dynamic Building complete improvements recommended after the assessment?
Dynamic Building & Energy Solutions provides insulation, air sealing, window, door, and related building-improvement services. The appropriate scope depends on the assessment findings and the work needed for the property.
Will an assessment guarantee lower energy bills?
No. An assessment identifies observed conditions and potential improvements, but actual energy use and savings depend on the home, weather, equipment, occupant behavior, energy prices, and the work completed. Any project estimate should be treated as property-specific rather than guaranteed.
How should I prepare for the assessment?
Make a list of the rooms and conditions that concern you, including drafts, temperature differences, moisture, or unusually high energy use. When possible, provide safe access to attics, basements, crawl-space entrances, mechanical equipment, and other areas that may need to be evaluated. Tell us about pets, access restrictions, or known safety concerns before the appointment.
Schedule a Connecticut Home Energy Assessment
If your home feels drafty, has uneven temperatures, uses more energy than expected, or leaves you unsure which improvement should come first, a home energy assessment can provide a clearer path forward.
Tell Dynamic Building & Energy Solutions what you are experiencing and where the property is located. We will confirm service availability, explain the anticipated scope, and help you schedule the appropriate next step.
Schedule Your Home Energy Assessment
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Connecticut Communities We Serve
Dynamic Building & Energy Solutions performs home energy assessments within our Connecticut service area, with extensive experience in southeastern Connecticut and shoreline communities.
Communities served include Stonington, Mystic, Pawcatuck, Groton, New London, Waterford, Niantic, East Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Branford, Guilford, Montville, Salem, North Stonington, Norwich, and surrounding communities.
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Real Results From Stonington Assessment Projects
Actual project evidence shows why each home needs its own diagnosis.
Air sealing in an oil-heated Stonington home
In one 2,408-square-foot, oil-heated Stonington home, the homeowner reported drafts and rising fuel costs. Blower-door-guided air sealing reduced measured leakage from 2,537 CFM to 1,659 CFM. The assessment also identified insulation and appliance recommendations for the homeowner to consider.
Read the complete oil-heated Stonington home case study.
Air sealing and an insulation plan for a propane-heated home
In a separate 1,547-square-foot, propane-heated Stonington home, targeted air sealing reduced measured leakage from 2,254 CFM to 1,903 CFM. The assessment identified attic-floor and basement-ceiling insulation opportunities, and the project’s energy model estimated approximately $780 in potential annual savings if the recommended improvements were completed.
The estimate applies only to that project and is not a guarantee for another home. Read the complete Stonington air-sealing and insulation case study.