Unlike your standard home inspection or an estimate you receive from your local contractor, a Home Energy Audit is an alternative way to inspect your home with health, safety, comfort, and energy efficiency in mind. The duty of an energy auditor is to evaluate the home’s performance without bias. Although the auditor may work for or directly with a contractor, they are bound by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) to report their findings as if they were a third party. An energy audit can help you decide what home improvements will be most effective and can save you an industry average of up to 50% on your monthly energy bills.