{"id":3095,"date":"2023-06-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=3095"},"modified":"2023-06-28T12:08:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T16:08:11","slug":"how-to-use-the-ira-for-home-efficiency-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/home-energy-solutions\/how-to-use-the-ira-for-home-efficiency-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the IRA for Home Efficiency Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You may have heard about the benefits available to homeowners through the Inflation Reduction Act<\/a> (IRA). What\u2019s well-known about this act is that it provides rebates and tax incentives for homeowners to upgrade their HVAC systems. What\u2019s not as well known is the fact that the IRA has also made provisions for homeowners to receive a discount on a home energy audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably never even heard of a home energy audit, let alone how to save money on one. In a nutshell, a home energy audit checks for energy wastage in your home. If you\u2019re at all concerned about wasted energy or high utility bills, we can conduct a meticulous home energy audit in your Pittsburgh<\/a> home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Home Energy Audits and the IRA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the IRA\u2019s priorities is making homes in the US as energy efficient as they can be. Naturally, the best way to determine that is by getting a home energy audit. The IRA allows homeowners to claim 30% of costs with a maximum benefit of $150. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These assessments can reveal areas of your home where the most energy wastage is occurring. Once you know where there\u2019s room for improvement, you can properly prioritize those upgrades and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common issues that are typically found during an energy audit are also covered. For example, a typical loss of a home\u2019s energy comes from poor insulation which can account for 35-45% of heat loss. Depending on your household income, you can receive up to $1600 for improvements related to insulation, air sealing, and ventilation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During an Energy Audit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our energy advisors are highly trained with extensive knowledge about building science. During a home energy audit, we\u2019ll conduct a thorough evaluation to check for common household problems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n