本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛The Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) recommends you contact 2-3 home energy assessment organizations before booking an energy assessment and asking the following questions:
1. Are they licensed by Natural Resources Canada to perform assessments that qualify homeowners for the ecoENERGY rebates?
2. How long has the organization performed energy assessments?
More years mean more experience.
3. Are the energy advisors on commission?
To ensure impartial advice, it would be best if they are not.
4. How long will the energy assessment take?
Beware of short visits – a good assessment should take 1.5-2.5 hours, just like a good home inspection.
5. Is there any obligation to purchase products or services?
You should never be obligated to purchase anything from the assessment company.
6. Is the energy advisor who assessed your home the one who writes the report?
Some companies centralize report writing using the data collected during the assessment—the risk is the report writer does not have firsthand knowledge of your home.
7. Beyond energy assessments, what else does the organization do to support the environment?
8. Do they have experience in emerging energy efficiency technologies, e.g. instantaneous hot water, solar hot water, photovoltaics, etc.?
“Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing a home energy assessor,” said Andrew Dixon, former President of OAHI, “Your home is your most valuable asset and you should compare the level of experience and time spent in your home to ensure you get the most thorough assessment possible”.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
1. Are they licensed by Natural Resources Canada to perform assessments that qualify homeowners for the ecoENERGY rebates?
2. How long has the organization performed energy assessments?
More years mean more experience.
3. Are the energy advisors on commission?
To ensure impartial advice, it would be best if they are not.
4. How long will the energy assessment take?
Beware of short visits – a good assessment should take 1.5-2.5 hours, just like a good home inspection.
5. Is there any obligation to purchase products or services?
You should never be obligated to purchase anything from the assessment company.
6. Is the energy advisor who assessed your home the one who writes the report?
Some companies centralize report writing using the data collected during the assessment—the risk is the report writer does not have firsthand knowledge of your home.
7. Beyond energy assessments, what else does the organization do to support the environment?
8. Do they have experience in emerging energy efficiency technologies, e.g. instantaneous hot water, solar hot water, photovoltaics, etc.?
“Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing a home energy assessor,” said Andrew Dixon, former President of OAHI, “Your home is your most valuable asset and you should compare the level of experience and time spent in your home to ensure you get the most thorough assessment possible”.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net