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Home Energy Audit — Everything You Need to Know

A home energy audit tells you exactly where your home wastes energy, what it's costing you, and which upgrades deliver the best return on investment. HomeShark does it for free in 2 minutes — no technician required.

Takes 2 minutes. Used by 12,000+ homeowners.

$9,800
avg rebates found per home
$500
cost of a professional audit
2 min
HomeShark audit time

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Enter your address — we'll find every rebate and credit available for your specific home.

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What a home energy audit reveals

A comprehensive energy audit examines every system in your home that uses or loses energy — from your roof to your foundation.

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Efficiency Score

A 0–100 score benchmarked against similar homes in your neighborhood, weighted by square footage, age, and climate zone.

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Neighbor Comparison

See exactly how your monthly kWh usage compares to similar homes on your street — the most motivating data point in the report.

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Solar Analysis

Roof size, orientation, shading, and sun hours combined with local utility rates to produce a precise solar savings estimate.

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Rebate Finder

Every federal, state, and utility rebate program available at your specific address — automatically matched to your property.

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Prioritized Action Plan

Upgrades ranked by annual savings, upfront cost, and payback period — so you know exactly what to do first.

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Installer Quotes

One click connects you with 3 vetted local installers per upgrade category. They compete — you choose the best price.

Professional audit vs. AI audit: what's the difference?

A BPI-certified professional audit ($300–$800) includes physical tests: a blower door test that measures air infiltration, an infrared scan that shows heat loss in walls, and duct leakage testing. These physical tests are valuable for older homes where insulation and air sealing status is unknown.

HomeShark's AI audit uses public property records, satellite solar data, regional energy benchmarks, and (optionally) your utility bill to replicate most of the financial analysis. It's accurate enough to identify your highest-priority upgrades and qualify you for rebates — without the cost or scheduling delay.

When you should get a professional audit

Consider a professional audit if: your home is pre-1980, you've experienced unusual utility spikes, you're planning a major renovation, or you need a formal HERS rating for an energy-efficient mortgage (EEM) or specific utility rebate program that requires one.

Your free report in 2 minutes

No technician visit. No lengthy forms. HomeShark does the work of a $500 professional audit in under two minutes.

01 — ADDRESS

Enter your address

We pull your home's public property record — square footage, year built, roof type, HVAC age, and solar potential — automatically.

02 — BILL (OPTIONAL)

Upload a utility bill

Drop in a photo or PDF of any bill. Our AI reads your exact kWh usage, costs, and provider — making your report 3× more accurate.

03 — REPORT

Get your full report

Receive a personalized efficiency score, neighbor comparison, itemized savings opportunities, and every federal and state rebate you qualify for.

04 — QUOTES

Get 3 competitive quotes

Request free quotes from 3 vetted local installers for solar, HVAC, EV chargers, and more. They compete — you choose the best price.

Real savings, real homeowners

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"I had no idea I qualified for a $6,600 solar credit plus another $2,500 from Austin Energy. HomeShark took 3 minutes and I'm now saving $187 every month."
Sarah K. · Austin, TX · Solar + EV Charger
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"The neighbor comparison was eye-opening — I was using 34% more electricity than similar houses. The insulation upgrade paid for itself in under two years."
Marcus T. · Denver, CO · Insulation Upgrade
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"I uploaded my electric bill photo and within 2 minutes had a full report showing $9,200 in available credits. The contractor match was seamless."
Jennifer R. · Portland, OR · Heat Pump + Solar

Frequently asked questions

What does a home energy audit include?

A professional audit includes a blower door test (air leakage), infrared camera scan (insulation gaps), HVAC efficiency test, utility bill analysis, and a prioritized list of recommended upgrades with estimated payback periods.

Is HomeShark as accurate as a professional audit?

HomeShark replicates most of the analysis using public property records, satellite imagery, and AI trained on millions of homes. It's not a replacement for a blower door test, but it accurately identifies your highest-priority opportunities without the $300–$800 cost.

How do I use the audit results to claim rebates?

Your HomeShark report lists every federal, state, and utility rebate available at your address. For each upgrade, we show the exact rebate amount, how to apply, and connect you with vetted local installers.

Do I need to upload my utility bill?

No — it's optional. But uploading a bill makes your report 3× more accurate because our AI reads your exact kWh usage, rate, and provider. Without it, we estimate from your property data.

What's the difference between an energy audit and an energy assessment?

These terms are often used interchangeably. A formal HERS Rating or BPI-certified audit is a credentialed professional assessment required for some financing programs. HomeShark's audit is an AI-powered assessment that's sufficient for identifying rebate opportunities and planning upgrades.

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