Home Energy Audits make the most sense for two groups of people. Homeowners in Maryland In Maryland, we have generous rebates that cover most of the cost for a Home Energy Audit; you pay $100 instead of $400. Plus, a Home Energy Audit is required to access additional rebates up to $10,000 for home energy upgrades. So if you live in Maryland and are considering insulation, solar, or an update to your HVAC system (such as installing a heat pump), a Home Energy Audit is a natural place to start.  In Washington DC and Virginia, we don’t have rebates that offset the cost of a Home Energy Audit, and audits aren’t required to access other incentives. A Home Energy Audit may still make sense, but it’s not as straightforward as it is for Maryland homeowners. Complicated Problems If you have problems with temperature differences, draftiness, or HVAC performance, a Home Energy Audit can help to uncover the root cause of the problems and the best solutions. Here are some common problems that a Home Energy Audit can help to solve: Temperature Differences: Uneven temperatures between floors and rooms. Specific issues with top floors being too hot in summer and lower floors not retaining heat in winter. Difficulty in maintaining comfortable temperatures in a room over the garage. Drafts: General draftiness throughout the home. Concerns about air leaks needing weatherstripping on doors and windows. HVAC Issues: Poor airflow to certain rooms, especially bedrooms. Inability of HVAC systems to maintain desired temperatures, particularly with AC in summer. Concerns about high humidity levels affecting comfort and air quality.