The Green Home Advantage, LLC (TGHA) offers four different residential energy service components.
- RATINGS
- Determine the HERS index score. This is a measure of a home's energy performance. Either an existing home or a set of plans may be rated.
- TESTING
- Includes Blower Door and Duct Blaster (when applicable), as well as a survey of the home in terms of its structure, insulation, mechanical systems, and other features as they pertain to energy performance.
- Results are modeled in computer software to calculate the energy performance.
- CONSULTING
- Includes expected energy savings from proposed improvements.
- For ENERGY STAR builders, this includes modeling trade-offs to meet program requirements.
- DIAGNOSTICS
- Related to testing, but includes more in-depth analysis to pinpoint problem areas and may include thermal imaging and/or zonal pressure analysis.
BUILDING PERFORMANCE INSPECTIONS (BPI), commonly known as "Home Energy Audits," include RATING, TESTING, and CONSULTING services.
- For the Lousiana HERO program, which offers up to $2,000 in rebates
- A one-page summary is provided that identifies the opportunities and expected savings, and may list available contractors.
- Cost: $350 up to 1,700 sqft. Additional $10 for each 100 sqft. Fixed $175 upon completion of final inspection. (Exception: SEED program - see below.)
- For the Shreveport SEED program, which pays down the cost of our services to as low as $100 for homes in the city, and also qualifies the property for the HERO program
- The same one-page summary is provided.
- Cost: $100 up to 2,500 sqft. Additional $10 for each 100 sqft. (NO final inspection fee.)
- For property not eligible under SEED and/or HERO,
- A two-page report with comments and suggestions, along with a list of possible contractors.
- Cost: $350 up to 1,700 sqft. Additional $10 for each 100 sqft. Additional travel costs if over 50 miles from Shreveport/Bossier City.
TESTING
- When performed as an add-on service, $75/hr. ($125 minimum if not an add-on service.)
- IRC 2009 requires Duct Testing for residential new construction if the ducts are not in conditioned space.
DIAGNOSTICS
- Performed as an add-on service for $50/hr or as a stand-alone service for $75/hr.
ENERGY STAR Consulting (Performance Path)
- Includes initial plans review and rating, consulting before construction of up to 5 hours ($35 for each additional hour), 3 on-site inspections (post-framing and before insulation, after insulation and before drywall, and after completion) ($50 for each additional inspection), Blower Door and Duct Blaster testing (additional tests are $50), and Certification with Energy Star (if qualified).
- For homes up to 2,500 sqft with one HVAC system
- All other homes up to 5,000 sqft
ENERGY STAR Consulting (Prescriptive Path)
- Includes one hour of consulting before construction ($35 for each additional hour), 3 on-site inspections (post-framing and before insulation, after insulation and before drywall, and after completion) ($50 for each additional inspection), Blower Door and Duct Blaster testing (additional tests are $50), and Certification with Energy Star (if qualified).
- For homes up to 2,500 sqft with one HVAC system
- All other homes up to 5,000 sqft
NEW HOME PLANS Consulting
- Includes plans review and rating and consulting before construction of up to 5 hours.
- For homes up to 2,500 sqft with one HVAC system
- All other homes up to 5,000 sqft