Home Energy Toolkit

Home Energy Guidebook  (Adobe PDF 3.66 MB)
The Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit is a step-by step guide for identifying and improving your home’s energy efficiency. No computer required once the document is printed.

Home Energy Audit - Professional   
Pacific Inspection Services offers a certified home energy audit using infrared thermal imaging to “see what no one else can see.” Combined with energy auditing software, this provides you with a complete assessment of energy loss in your home.

Quick Carbon Calculator (Microsoft Excel 36.5 KB)
Computer program that helps you calculate your CO2 footprint, based on your energy bills for heating (including wood) and lighting and your transportation mileage.

ZerofootprintTM Carbon Calculator 
Computer program that helps you calculate your CO2 footprint for transportation, home energy use, and waste. Compare your energy profile with those in other countries. Develop a personal action plan. The Zerofootprint program for Seattle works for Jefferson County (just substitute propane costs for natural gas).

Offset Your Carbon Footprint
You can lower your personal carbon footprint by supporting a renewable energy project. Carbon offsets may be tax- deductible, and they pay for power that does not rely on burning fossil fuels.