Eco Performance Builders

A year later I am still impressed with the work that the guys did for us. When Kyle came out first he took the time to crawl into the attic and crawl space, taking pictures as he went. He also took the time to sit down with me and explain exactly what he had seen and what they could do to make both the house and the heating system more efficient. Our house is from the ‘50s and over the years patch jobs have been done on the duct work. The pictures showed that that was priority number one!
In the end we got the attic insulated using blow in cellulose, the boys made sure everything was sealed off properly. They replaced all the ducts with ones that did not have holes in them and were all the same size. They installed a vapor barrier in the crawlspace to keep the moisture from the adobe soil penetrating our house. No more cold and damp feeling feet. We were lucky that our heating system didnt need replacing but instead they were able to adjust it so it wouldnt keep clicking on and off.
We had to postpone the starting date due to an infestation of roof rats and they were very accommodating about it and as soon as work started they were done within the time they had told me about. At the end of every day I would pester the guys for updates but they all took the time to tell me about it. We had a couple of little mishaps such as the hose coming off the equipment used to blow in the insulation and we thought it was snowing although it was September. The heat had melted the glue on the tape, but at the end of the day everything was cleaner than when they started. These guys cleaned everything up at the end of every day, thank you for a very low stress experience.
This was not a small job and not cheap but Eco Performance Builders have tried to keep the cost down, applied for all the permits and refunds. They are worth every penny. Now 1 year, 2 winters and 1 summer later I can honestly say that our house is comfortably warm in the winter (and I run cold), comfortably cool in the summer and our electricity bills are low. Thanks again guys for a job well done!

It is with great pleasure I write this review.
My Project: Home air sealing in the attic and crawl spaces.
Crawlspace Vapor Barrier and air sealing.
Attic clean up of old fiberglass loose fill and blown in cellulose insulation to R44.
Replacement of old inefficient gas furnace and AC units both American Standard with a new properly sized Trane system.
Removed old duct work and optimized replacement with new insulated ducts and then balanced for each room
Home Ventilation system installed.
Whisper Quiet bathroom fans and new ducts for them.
All done with permit, to code and with inspections.
Eco Performance Builders in my opinion is the company to hire. It all started with my own education about building science about a year ago, as I knew my home was woefully inefficient, uncomfortable from an HVAC standpoint and had problems that I only thought were there but proved to be larger than even I had anticipated. So with that in mind I luckily found Eco Performance Builders and scheduled an in home energy audit and assessment. Kyle and I spoke on the phone and I enjoyed learning more from a true professional who is confident as well as a gentleman.
An energy audit was scheduled and he was at my home on time, well prepared and armed with a cornucopia of diagnostic and investigative equipment. I knew my home was going to have a forensic exam as I considered it a near crime the way my HVAC was thrown together!
So it began, with hours of investigating, building measurements and many photos. We spoke at great length about my homes issues and I looked forward to the audit in writing once completed. A couple of weeks later I read a detailed and informative report. I was near speechless at the energy I pay for that was being lost due to a failing duct system and an oversized HVAC unit.
Once all the details had been worked out I chose an option that suited me best and as of yesterday my home is complete.
The professionalism continued once the crew was here, Bill the foreman in charge is a congenial accomplished professional. I was happy to have he and his crew in my home. They covered floors, taped off areas to minimize dust and were respectful from the first moment. Jorge, the 2 Ryan’s, Kevin and a few others I forgotten their names, were just as approachable to talk with as Kyle and Bill. I asked many questions as I too am still learning. My attic is tight in some areas and my sub basement is impossible for me to even fit into. The crew smiled and went about their daily work with a happiness as they knew they were only making my home better. I knew it too, but once I felt it, I then internally realized my decision was the best in selecting them. Oh I did interview other contractors and even had an energy audit from another, but once I saw the «deer in the headlights look» with those others as I asked detailed building science questions, I knew that Eco Performance Builders was for me.
The office manager Kristy is a pleasant person to email and talk with. She and I spoke and it felt to me as though we were old friends, I was and am totally at ease and felt in good hands with a knowledgable and trusted company to only make my home the best it can be for the budget I picked.
My home went through a cathartic metamorphosis and I could not be any more elated at the results. The job was completed on time, on budget and with a zeal and professionalism rarely encountered in all my years of hiring contractors to repair or remodel my home. I could say much more but I do not want Unilocal to reject my review for being to lengthy, so if anyone whom reads this has any further questions or would like to hear more, please contact me here on Unilocal and a dialogue can be started.
Scott & Keith O’Hara are the brother owners and should be proud of a job well done from day one to completion yesterday and of course the follow ups to see if all is well with this project. I hope one day if ever I have a home built, I will call this company first as they have a construction arm too.
Thanks for reading & have a great week all:)

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Eco Performance Builders did an excellent job of assisting me to replace my old heater in Livermore, Calif and add air conditioning. They conducted an energy assessment which provided the information required to correctly size units and infrastructure required to heat and cool the home. Using the information from the audit they recommended several options I could choose from and spent time discussing the pros and cons of each choice. Once I made my choices Eco Performance Builders obtained all the permits and facilitated the rebates I was eligible for. I lived in the home for 30 years with two heater replacements. It was never comfortable despite putting in double paned windows. The Eco Performance Builders solution to heating and cooling my home has greatly increased the comfort level and we are all very pleased. The work was done quickly and efficiently and all work areas were left clean and in order.

I am a bit tardy with this review since this company installed a vapor barrier in my basement about 2 months ago. I have been meaning to do this several times but was always pulled away by something else. In any event, let me start by saying that these guys were absolutely awesome. I have dealt with a number of contractors over the years for various projects and have typically been disappointed with the people, the service, the quality of work and the pricing. In this, I can honestly say that I was blown away by the amazing experience that was provided. It started with the original call I made to the company with Kristy getting things started with a very helpful, friendly and professional mannerism. Kyle is the guy who called me back to discuss what was needed and he came out to take a look at the crawlspace. He was awesome to work with and very helpful in explaining the job details, i.e., timing of work, fees, etc. The guys who came over to actually do the work in the basement were awesome; friendly, professional and hard working. The managers involved with the job were incredible, providing an afternoon update call to my cell phone and pictures of their work where necessary. The company was extremely flexible with some things I requested and «bent over backwards» to provide the service level to match their work. Bottom line: do yourself a favor and make sure these guys are involved to provide contracting work in your home or business.
Thanks again to the entire team at Eco Performance Builders for the excellent job.

Communication, Punctuality, Professionalism and Courtesy, Customer care and satisfaction: ⁵⁄₅ stars on all of it!
* Project: Home air sealing, Crawlspace Vapor Barrier; Attic clean up and blow-​in cellulose insulation; Replace old gas furnace with electric Heat Pump system; installed new air vents and duct work; absestos removal.
We first got in touch with Kyle B., who came to the house for an initial assessment. Then we started exchanging emails about game plan, we went back and forth for a while. I am very hands-​on and involved, so I wanted to research every single item, he would send me to be fully informed of all of our options. He was very knowledgeable of every possible scenarios, gas, electric, he even gave us detailed information on product they wouldn’t have been involved in (radiant heating systems on ceilings for example). In other words, Kyle was not pushy at all, he cared more about our home comfort than making his sale.
We felt bad that we dragged the process for so many months before committing (probably around 6 months), but we didn’t want to jump into any decision before knowing all of the possibilities and the best option for us. We wanted it to be our decision. Kyle was very understanding and never showed any sign of frustration or impatience. He was very professional and always wrote detailed emails with pros and cons of different systems. We worked together to come up with the most ideal one for our home. We are very pleased with the process involved before the actual work was done.
ON-​SITE WORK AND TEAM: Bill N. was our project manager. Keith F., Cody J.; Jorge, Tommy and Ryan were some of the guys who came to the work site. Every single team member was courteous and friendly. They seem to all be working well together, I could ask questions to anyone and they all has answers. On day 1, they told us their start and end work hours to make sure we were ok with them.
They had trucks and vans with material deliveries, but the team was very considerate and made sure they weren’t in any of the neighbor’s way.
They laid out floor protection and taped out each time they had to do something in our living space. They picked up, cleaned up and vacuumed at the end of each day, like they weren’t there.
I asked a lot of questions each day to see what they were doing, I went in the crawslpace, in the attic during the week to see. They are serious about the quality of their work and were excited to show me their progress.
There was some material shipment delay, they were very apologetic about it (even though it was out of their control), it really didn’t bother us. Even with that, they didn’t just sit around waiting for the delivery, Keith was actually training the other guys how to use some equipment they didn’t know, so they were able to make a productive afternoon out of it. [That’s a message for their boss! :)]
We got progress status update at the beginning and end of each day, which was very nice. We trusted them with the house and would just go to work during the day, they knew how to lock on the way out. Bill was awesome, at the end of each day he’d call or text me with the progress as well, and sometimes I would ask him questions in the evenings and he’d respond right away.
Kristy is very nice over the phone, and prompt with email communication.
The whole project took a little over 2 full weeks to complete, as scheduled by Kyle. We are extremely happy with the end result. Before their work, we had to open all doors and windows each evening to let air in to cool down the house, but now the temperature stays consistent throughout the day even when it’s over 90 outside. The system they’ve engineered is so perfect for our home that we can’t even tell when it’s on! They promised a quiet system, they guaranteed a comfortable home, and they delivered!
Oh, and they were able to move the air condenser into the attic by building a platform, so the closet that used to have the furnace, is now a usable closet, which is a nice plus!
We only wish every contractor would be as professional, and effective as EPB. Can’t thank the EPB team enough for this amazing experience!

Prior to signing a contract with Eco Performance Builders (EPB) we did a lot of research in order to find the right company for fixing our heating and cooling problems. After screening some 20+ companies, we considered only 3 — including EPB. EPB’s bid came out a little higher than their competitor’s bids but their offer was the most comprehensive and complete. Based on the old saying «you get what you pay for,» we decided to do it right the first time and hired the most qualified contractor.
EPB exceeded our expectations. The crew was on site early and on time every single day. The crew members were all highly professional, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to give us the best results for our new heating and cooling system. They had a work plan for every day and stayed longer if necessary to complete each milestone in order to complete the entire project on time. Keith, one of the owners, stopped by every day to make sure everything was going according to the plan and to make sure we were satisfied with the results.
A year later, I can confirm that this was one of the best decisions we have ever made. The system worked reliably without any problems during the summer and winter months. Our PG&E bills are lower compared to previous years. We could not ask for more.
We did hire EPB a second time based on our previous positive experience to replace our old water heater. Again, they provided outstanding customer service and high quality work results. We could have not asked for a better outcome.
I highly recommend EPB to everyone who is looking for a contractor in their line of business. You will have a hard time finding anyone who will do a better job than they do. You will always find someone who will claim to get you the same results cheaper. If you fall for that, it’ll be a gamble that hardly will ever turn out in your favor. A cheap contractor cuts corners, uses cheap materials and produces cheap results which will end up costing you more money to fix everything or redo it. Do it right the first time, hire a good company like Eco Performance Builders.

We recently moved into an old Victorian and nearly froze in it during our first winter. We discovered Eco Performance Builders, they performed an energy audit to determine what was responsible for our artic temperatures, and outlined several possible courses of action, based on budget and longer term vision for our space.
Eco Performance Builders insulated our lower level and our attic, and sealed the envelope of our house to ensure leakage was minimized. Performance of the house was verified before and after, and all our questions along the way were answered quickly and clearly. The rebates offered through PG&E were handled without a hitch as well.
The result is a much more comfortable space, and more efficient energy bills. Several months later, when we noticed one of the ducts wasn’t emitting hot air, Kyle came back out to take a look and fixed it on the spot, no questions asked, despite the fact that it was not clear that the problem was even related to Eco Performance Builders’ work.
We’re very satisfied with our experience and would recommend Eco Performance Builders without hesitation.

We live in an older craftsman home where the internal temperature is always colder or warmer than it is outside. While the house is charming, it makes for not-​so-​comfortable summers and winters.
Enter Eco Performance Builders. We contacted them about doing an energy audit on our house. It wasn’t so they could tell us the obvious, but to help quantify and educate us on what could be done. Kyle came out to perform the audit and was really friendly and professional. He explained what they could do, what rebates we could qualify for, as well as prepare multiple options that we could pick from depending on our needs and budget.
When we finally decided, Bill, (little) Keith, Cody, and the rest of the crew came to our house and knocked out insulating the roof, floors, and sealing air leaks in a week. They were also professional, efficient, considerate of the fact that I work at home (and we have pets), and a general pleasure to work with. They explained what they were doing and consulted me when there was anything that came up. They cleaned up after themselves each day they were here.
Keith, one of the owners even came out to help and when there was something wrong or needed fixing, he was responsive and responsible. As a company, they have a great philosophy that both Keith and Kyle have reiterated: they are happy when we are comfortable. A week after the installation was complete, things weren’t quite as comfy as we would have preferred and Keith came out personally to help make adjustments. He offered to come out anytime we needed help with it.
Great quality, customer service, and just good people to work with. Highly recommended!

Amazing company — extremely friendly, professional and efficient!
Kyle did a full energy assessment and then walked through the report and recommendations. They were extremely flexible with scheduling as we had a few family crises.
Bill and the crew completed full insulation — attic, walls and crawl space — and walked us through each step and showed us the work completed. The crew cleaned up every day when they left and were extremely diligent to get all areas effectively air sealed.
We now have a house that has a constant temperature throughout and is about 10 degrees warmer than pre-​insulation. We are also impressed with the significant reduction of outside noise.
I cannot recommend Eco Performance highly enough — if you want great work from friendly and reliable contractors, this is the company for you!

Awesome company! Expensive — yes, but in my opinion, worth it. They performed an energy audit on my home and made recommendations for improving the energy efficiency of my house. Kyle was extremely patient and open to discussion with all of my inquiries and there was no pressure at all to proceed or to pick all or part of the recommendations. After debating over which company to do the work (new furnace — I chose the air handler, high efficiency hot water heater, new duct work, sealing the home, and insulation) — I went with Eco, and I never regretted the decision. Keith and the entire crew were awesome to work with! The did a great job, worked hard and were fun to have around my house, and I am soooo much more comfortable in my old home. I used to have to turn the thermostat at 70 and higher to keep warm, now I have it set at 67 when I’m home, and I’m often turning it down!
They are a small company, so you may need to wait to get on their books, but IMHO, you won’t be disappointed. Their goal is performance, so they don’t rush their jobs, but take their time to do it right. Definitely the best experience I’ve had with a home improvement company of any sort.

I had Eco Performance ‘fix up’ my whole house in August. By ‘fix up’ I mean seal up all leaks, new ducts, new insulation, new AC, new furnace and a moisture barrier in the crawl space below the house. It took them a week, using a crew of four every day. I really liked the friendliness, politeness and knowledge of the crew that worked here. They explained everything they were doing when I questioned them and cleaned up every day when they left.
The salesman, Kyle, measured the leakage in my house prior to the work and then the crew measured leakage after the work was done. Leakage went from about 43% to 2%. That is impressive and I hope it shows up in my PGE bill.
The weather has been mild since the work was done, so I held off writing this review until I could see what the house was like with the heater on. I turned it on a few days ago, and my house is now very comfortable. Both the upstairs and downstairs keep pretty much the same temperature (the downstairs used to be cold and the upstairs hot) and the whole house temperature is much more stable.
I would recommend these guys. Not only did they do great work, but they also handled the whole PGE energy rebate thing for me.

These guys are the best! I’ve had a ton of work done on my home by several different contractors in the 2 years that I’ve owned it. My experience with Eco performance was by far and away the best. I worked mostly with Keith O’Hara and his crew and can’t say enough about them. The first day they were here Keith spent an hour helping me figure out a leaky door, which was totally un-​related to the work they were doing. He’s just a really kind, great guy. Any time the crew came up against a problem (placement of a duct not possible d/​t beams, etc), even the tiniest thing, I received a phone call. I was involved in the process the whole way through. Keith always came up with smart, innovative solutions that I was pleased with. At the end of every work day my home was left in excellent condition. I can’t say enough great things about Eco Performance.

We had the best home repair experience ever with Eco Performance Builders. It was flawless. All their team members are perfectionists. Unilocal reviews helped me select them so I would like to reiterate how great they are.
I have been freezing in our house for the last two years. I did not realize we had a furnace from the stone age. I would increase the thermostat up to 74 °F and it would be freezing again in 15 minutes. Not anymore! The new furnace is 96% efficient and it is very quiet as an added bonus. We can actually hear each other speak when the furnace is on.
EPB initially performed an energy audit for the house. I was very impressed with a very thorough report. They were not pushy at all with their recommendations and they were trying to make it cost effective for us. They create several plans so you can select according to your budget as well. It is great to know there are still businesses like this out there.
They work very hard and they try to make it as quick as possible without skipping any steps. They are quick but they don’t leave until they think it is perfect. They took care of all our concerns right away. The inspections, rebates were all taken care of by them. They made this repair painless for us. I should also mention that they clean after themselves quite well.
I truly appreciated their quality work, professionalism and attention to detail.

We had given up on having a warm, comfortable house after getting quotes from at least four different well known and recommended companies who came up with options that were either wacky, unnecessarily complicated and/​or extremely expensive, as well as one company that said we were just out of luck because our house was too small to fit a heating system (it’s 550sq ft). Fortunately, a couple years later, we thought we’d give it another shot and my husband found Eco Performance Builders’ website.
We started with a home audit by co-​owner Keith, who brought in a variety of gadgets (one of which he used after squeezing himself into a crevice in our laundry shed and closing the door – talk about dedication). He let us try out some of his gadgets and answered all of our questions as he worked. He is «totally geeked out» on this stuff (in his own words) and it shows in his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for all things energy saving.
Keith wrote up a quote with several options for heating and some other home improvements. He had a lengthy phone meeting with us where he explained things and answered all of our many questions without ever pushing us to purchase anything from the quote. In the end, we chose the most expensive heating option and some, but not all of the other home improvements described in the audit report due to our budget. Despite choosing the most expensive heating option, EPB was still cheaper than any other quote we’d gotten while also doing more work to our house to hold in our new heat.
Keith and his crew were all very punctual, friendly and considerate while working on our home. I was home with our 6 month old during the entire process and couldn’t have asked for any better service.
We have now had our heating system for a year and continue to appreciate that it is the best home upgrade we could have possibly made. Our entire house is now heated to the temperature of our choosing (no hot and cold spots or heating only one room at a time), the system is silent (I used to hold my hand over the grate to make sure air was coming out, now I don’t think about it anymore because I’m warm and that’s all that matters), and our energy bills have gone down. We’re also happy with the vapor barrier they installed, their sealing of our crawlspace and our new bathroom fan. We got rid of our dehumidifier because we no longer have the moisture issues we used to have to deal with regularly.
Unlike every other company we contacted, EPB did not try to squeeze us into the same cookie cutter box along with every other customer. They also looked at our house as a whole, rather than just throwing a 35,000btu furnace at the problem, and found solutions that no one else had invested the time to consider.

I recently was selected to be part of Berkeley’s ME2 program. I knew from an energy audit done a couple of years ago that the major work needed was to replace the heating system. There was also some building envelope leakage that needed to be addressed. Berkeley’s ME2 program has a list of authorized contractors. I chose two to get estimates from. They both were listed as doing heating work. Both companies surveyed the work and provided estimates. The estimates were within a few dollars of each other. There were some differences in the details but nothing significant. I went back to each company a couple of times with questions. Both provided reasonable answers. In the end, I chose EcoPerformance Builders. I’m very satisfied with the result.
Scott O’Hara did the initial contact. He was friendly and clearly knew what he was doing. Many years ago, I designed and replaced the heating system in a flat I owned in SF. I therefore had some knowledge and experience with the task. Scott listened to my questions, concerns and ideas and provided thoughtful and understandable answers. His brother Keith was the project lead. He did the actual project plan. This involved an analysis of the house including a blower door to measure the leakage. He too provided clear and reasonable answers to my many questions.
The crew that did the work included David, the crew lead, Bill and Nelson. All three knew what they were doing and did an excellent job. The project involved removing the old ductwork. That was subcontracted due to asbestos abatement. The EPB crew were respectful of me and my house. They were careful to contain their mess. Even when climbing in and out of the attic. They covered things and cleaned up afterwards. Of course, the basement was a mess with all their equipment and supplies. But when they left after ten days, it was cleaned up nicely. David was very tolerant of my sticking my nose into everything. I appreciated that.
There were a couple of major changes that happened during the process. When they started to install the new furnace, it became obvious to me that the location was wrong. David, Keith and I talked about the options and they came up with a far better location. I really appreciated their willingness to be flexible. A similar thing happened with one of the ducts. Again, we came up with a modification that worked much better. There were a number of little things that came up. David listened to my concerns and ideas and we worked out solutions.
I should also mention Sharon who handled all the paperwork with the City of Berkeley and PGE. There was lots of it and some of it was really complicated. I so much appreciated her work. There is no way I could have gotten it all done correctly.
In the end, I was very pleased with the work that was done. I was pleased with the attitude of the workers. And I felt good about having chosen EcoPerformance Builders. The project achieved a 30% reduction in building leakage. The new duct system had a minimal 3% leakage. The new furnace is of course significantly more efficient that the old one (97%). I’m looking forward to a warmer, more comfortable house and much lower energy bills.
ps. I gave them a 4 out of 5 star rating because nobody is perfect. :-)

I wish I’d found these guys earlier. I contacted Eco Performance Builders about insulating and duct sealing. Even though I’m not particularly close to Concord, Scott and Sharon were friendly, explained clearly how they were going to meet the goals for the project, and were responsive throughout the process.
The work crew that showed up was on time and did fantastic work, treating my home like it was their own. The materials they used were top notch, and they handled all the energy rebate paperwork with the state. I really couldn’t be happier with the results. If I ever need some kind of HVAC work again, I will definitely be in touch!

They recently did an energy efficiency upgrade to my house. They insulated my ceilings, floors, and sealed and relocated some ducts for efficiency. To top it off they also added a tankless water heater! I must say that these guys are great at what they do. Our initial assesment was conducted by Scott, and he was awesome! He was very proffesional and walked us thru carefully and explained what exactly they were going to do to our house and how much it would cost. He made sure we understood everything and there was no pressure on committing to the fix. Sharon was always in touch with us and made sure that we had all the needed documents to approve the loan. During the construction, Keith and his staff were very proffessional and polite. They were very thorough and always made time to answer any questions we had. They estimated the job would be done in 2 weeks and they completed it in 8 days! We are very satisfied with the work that they’ve done and can’t thank them enough for all that they have done. They made this a very pleasant experience for us brand new homeowners. I highly recommend Eco Performance Builders to anyone looking to make their home more energy efficient. Five stars all the way!

Eco Performance Builders recently completed a major «whole house energy upgrade» on our home, replacing our ancient furnace, removing and replacing the attic insulation and installing a new duct system. The decision to have this work done was a result of our attending a presentation sponsored by the City of Hayward about the Energy Upgrade California program and the rebates that were available to Hayward residents.
That evening Scott O’Hara of EPB and a Hayward homeowner who had thoroughly researched contractors for his installation before choosing EPB did a joint presentation on that project. We were pretty impressed with the results and after looking at EPB’s web site decided to have them do our energy assessment and then the installation.
We did not consider getting other estimates, so I cannot compare them to any other company in terms of cost or anything else.
It was not inexpensive but the extensive rebates through EnergyUpgrade California made it affordable for us. The quality of the installation is top notch and an excellent value in all ways; saving money and conserving energy, and improving our comfort and safety at home. (for example, I never realized what a difference proper insulation in the attic made in how comfortable-​and quiet-​the house would be, completely different from our old, noisy furnace that ran constantly and barely kept the house warm)
This was our first experience hiring a contractor to do work on our home and we were a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. We could not have been happier with EPB; the entire staff, from our first meeting with Scott for the assessment, working with office manager Sharon on the rebates and misc other paperwork,
to Keith and his hard working crew of David, Nelson and Jordan who did the hard physical work of the installation, everyone was courteous, helpful and professional.
The City of Hayward inspector who signed off on the job commented on the quality of the installation. He also noted that EPB had taken the time to do a proper installation of the venting for this type of furnace, versus another job he was inspecting where that was not the case.
EPB is the work of brothers Scott and Keith O’Hara. Scott does the in home energy assessments and Keith designs and oversees the installations. Keith was available at any time to answer our questions and worked closely with the crew on any problems that came up. During the project a concern came up over the weekend and we left a message for Keith. He returned our call promptly and resolved the problem.
We were fascinated by the technology that was used to perform the whole home energy assessment. Scott pressurized the house and then used several test devices to determine how efficient (or inefficient) our heating/​duct system was, how much leakage was occurring and from where. The data he collected was then analyzed through a computer program and a much improved system designed.
(we also learned that our heater was emitting high levels of carbon monoxide, another part of the testing procedures) The same tests were performed after the installation was complete and an almost 50% improvement was achieved.
In the post-​installation test they found a small leak in the duct and it was fixed on the spot, something that would not have been done by a standard HVAC installation company that does not use the test technology.
We haven’t received our first PGE bill yet, but we’re looking forward to seeing that figure in savings!
EPB is a busy company; they don’t hurry through their projects so if you decide to hire them for an energy assessment and then upgrade, getting on their calendar can take several months so be patient.
The Energy Upgrade California program is worth looking into, though some of the rebates may be coming to an end.