Washington, DC –  The District government is again offering free energy audits to single-family homeowners. The DC Department of the Environment’s (DDOE) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) program identifies a home’s energy deficiencies and provides homeowners with cost-effective, energy improvement recommendations.

“I hope our residents will take advantage of the free audits,” said George Hawkins, Director of DDOE. “We have found that many consumers don’t consider energy conservation because they’re not sure what to do. The HERS program will give homeowners new insight.”

The HERS Program will send a RESNET-certified auditor to evaluate a home’s existing energy condition, including walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, hot water heating, heating and cooling mechanical systems and other related aspects. Once the home audit is complete, a detailed HERS improvement analysis report is provided to the homeowner. Recommendations range from no-cost behavioral changes to major improvements to reduce energy loss in the home.

District residency and homeownership are the only program eligibility requirements.

To schedule a free HERS audit, interested residents should call Willie Vazquez at (202) 671-3304 or LaKeisha Estep at (202) 673-6733.

Learn more about the HERS program.