An Energy Audit's Worth
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Elizabeth Razzi's column in the July 19 Business section, "Keep Your Energy Dollars From Going Up in Smoke," overlooked two points: A home energy audit is the best way to pinpoint where energy dollars can be spent most effectively, and energy improvement projects may qualify for tax incentives.
In my case, an audit showed that a problem in a utility closet allowed air from the attic -- not heated or cooled -- to mingle with heated or cooled air in the rest of the house. My audit cost a bit over $300; acting on its recommendations cost about $1,400. Between tax incentives and projected energy savings, I will recover all those costs in two years.
Home buyers also might find that an energy audit contingency in a purchase offer could be a smart move as energy costs rise.
GRACE FRANCES WHITE
Lake Ridge
