Home Energy Audit

Site Evaluation

Efficiency and Conservation

Renewable Energy

Checklist for Homeowners 

In preparing for our site visit, please: 

take note of any drafty areas or rooms that are always too hot or too cold

Remove clutter and obstructions around all outlets and switch-plates, water heater, AC units, and furnaces

close and secure all windows and external doors (including storm windows); take note of any that are damaged or defective

know that we will be in every room and accessible area of the house; if there are things you don’t want our staff to see, hide them BEFORE we get there 

shut fireplace doors, dampers, and wood-stove intakes. Clean all fireplaces of ashes 

When we arrive we will want you to: 

show us the exterior and interior of your home 

review with us your home’s energy usage history; we will need to see your past year’s energy bills, electric as well as fuel bills (gas, propane, fuel oil) if applicable 

You should know: 

after our outside and inside tour with you we will begin conducting testing of the home

the blower door test is sometimes disturbing to pets and small children, the noise is not deafening but is loud and can be bothersome 

we try to “move along” during the Blower Door test, but it can take a while based on the size and complexity of your home; plan for 45 minutes to 1 hour, and we will always try to keep that test time to a minimum. We are not slow, but we are thorough. 

Toward the end of our site visit: 

we will want to review some of our findings with you 

we may request to show you in person some items in particular 

we may have some additional questions 

we will remind you our formal written report will take about two weeks to return to you. 

Payment: 

An invoice will be provided to you upon our arrival, and we look for payment before the staff person leaves your home. Payment can be by check or credit card. If using a credit card for our services, we will collect the necessary information before leaving and will process that payment from our offices.

We provide custom energy efficiency and renewable solutions to homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint or gain control over rising energy costs. We take a consultative approach and are dedicated to helping you address your energy needs. Our simple and effective approach helps to ensure clients achieve or exceed their energy goals.

Understand. Helping clients better understand their current energy use is the foundation of our relationship. You can’t know where you are headed without first knowing where you are.

Choose. We fully explore and explain all available options so our clients can make the most informed decision about the right energy reduction strategy for their needs.

Implement. By utilizing licensed contractors and NABCEP certified systems integrators that adhere to strict standards of workmanship and quality, you can be confident that your energy solutions will serve you for years to come.

Contact us to get started today.

Home Energy Audit

Site Evaluation

Efficiency and Conservation

Renewable Energy

We provide custom energy efficiency and renewable solutions to homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint or gain control over rising energy costs. We take a consultative approach and are dedicated to helping you address your energy needs. Our simple and effective process helps to ensure clients achieve or exceed their energy goals.

Understand. Helping clients better understand their current energy use is the foundation of our relationship. You can’t know where you are headed without first knowing where you are.

Choose. We fully explore and explain all available options so our clients can make the most informed decision about the right energy reduction strategy for their needs.

Implement. By utilizing licensed contractors and NABCEP certified systems integrators that adhere to strict standards of workmanship and quality, you can be confident that your energy solutions will serve you for years to come.

Contact us to get started today.

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Lotus Energy Consulting is a full service clean energy solutions company headquartered in Shorewood, Minnesota.

We were founded on the conviction that the energy issues facing us today are of the highest importance. Our approach reflects our philosophy : that a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive solution is the best way to achieve energy reduction.

Delivering these solutions requires the expertise and collaboration of professionals in many different areas. We have developed a team of energy auditors, building performance contractors, system integrators, grant writers, and project managers to provide the highest quality solutions and service to our clients at an exceptional value.

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Expertise in delivering proven energy and carbon reduction solutions to a broad spectrum of clients is only part of what makes Lotus Energy Consulting the right choice for your energy needs. Our practical approach and unique ability to navigate the inevitable obstacles in a rapidly changing energy solutions landscape is what we believe sets us apart from the rest.

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