Other qualifications apply to rentals. Pipe wrap insulation on the first ten feet of hot water pipe leaving the water heater Energy auditors perform a gas appliance inspection for customers whose gas is delivered by The Montana Power Company. The auditors will perform blower door analysis of most homes to demonstrate areas of air leakage, and offer customers education on how lifestyle and habits affect energy use.
Customers receive a report specific to their home and energy use habits.
A survey is mailed out to these customers with specific consumption profiles. Customers who fill out and return the survey receive a report that breaks out historical energy usage by appliance end-use, and makes recommendations specific to the way those appliances are operated in the customer s home. The report offers general weatherization and water heating recommendations as well.