Last spring, the state implemented a fabulous program for Alaska homeowners. Basically you have your home rated for energy efficiency, make improvements and then the Alaska Housing Finance Corp. will reimburse you for about 50% of your costs (up to $10,000) based on a point system. In reality it's slightly more complicated that that, with lots of rules, but overall a great program for everybody.
After months and months of waiting, an energy rater showed up on Wednesday to conduct our rating. I was at work, but according to D the guy hooked up a big blower to the front door and sucked out air from inside the house, which then allows him to determine where cold air is sneaking in.
From his preliminary results (the detailed report will arrive in a few days) it appears that we should probably replace some windows, seal a few minor areas and maybe look at additional insulation. What's nice is that the energy raters will take into account the changes the homeowner wants to make and then factor that into the report. Seeing as we had plans to upgrade this fixer-upper from the beginning, it is quite a blessing to be able to participate in the program and have some of those costs recouped!
Oh and D says the energy rater was quite impressed with the quality of work in our remodeled master bathroom. When it's all done (and staged perfectly!) I'll take a few photos and post them.
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