Home Energy Audit The starting point of every Ciel audit report
The three hours that change how your home feels
A home energy audit is a complete physical for your house. In about three hours, a certified Ciel Power auditor finds exactly where your home loses energy, why certain rooms never feel right, and which improvements will make the biggest difference, backed by measurements instead of guesswork.
It costs $99, regularly $299. If you move forward with upgrades, that $99 is credited to your project. And it is the required first step for up to $7,500 in utility incentives.
What your audit report covers
Your Ciel Home Energy Audit ends in a clear, color-coded report. Every section below is one you will see again, organized the same way, so the guidance you get online matches the report you take home.
What we test and inspect
Air leakage, measured precisely
We install a blower door, a calibrated fan that gently depressurizes your home to reveal every leak at once. It simulates the effect of a steady 20 mph wind on all sides of the house, and it tells us in hard numbers how leaky your home is compared to where it should be.
Insulation, seen through walls
Infrared imaging reveals missing, settled, or damaged insulation inside walls and ceilings without opening anything up.
Your heating and cooling systems
Age, efficiency, condition, and safety, including combustion testing on gas equipment.
Your hot water system
Efficiency and remaining useful life, plus whether a heat pump water heater would pay off in your home.
Health and safety
Carbon monoxide testing, gas leak detection, ventilation, and moisture checks. If we find a safety issue, you will know before we leave.
What you receive
Your personalized report arrives within days and includes an energy model of your home, prioritized recommendations in plain English, projected energy savings, your estimated utility rebate, and financing options. It is a plan you can act on immediately or keep for the future. Either way, you will understand your home better than you ever have.
The audit unlocks New Jersey's utility incentives
The audit produces the certified energy model that qualifies your project for the Whole Home Energy Solutions program: up to $7,500 in cash back incentives and up to $25,000 in 0% financing repaid through your utility bill. Homeowners switching to heat pumps may also qualify for additional Building Decarbonization rebates on the same project. Your report shows your exact numbers before you decide anything.
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Why homeowners trust Ciel Power with this
We have performed more than 5,000 home energy audits across New Jersey since 2010. Our auditors are BPI certified, our company is a four time ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year and PSE&G Top 10 Contractor, and more than a dozen New Jersey municipalities have selected us as their community energy audit partner.
Frequently asked questions
Is the audit disruptive or messy?
No. The blower door mounts temporarily in an exterior doorway, and everything is removed when we finish. You can be home and go about your day, though most homeowners enjoy following along.
Do I need to prepare anything?
Just clear access to your attic hatch, basement or crawlspace, and mechanical equipment.
Is the audit required to get the utility incentives?
Yes. The audit produces the energy model that determines your rebate under the Whole Home Energy Solutions program. It is the program's front door.
How long does the audit take?
About three hours for most homes. Larger homes or homes with multiple heating systems can take a little longer. You will get answers on the spot and a full written report within days.
What if the audit finds nothing wrong?
Then you will have documented peace of mind, and honest confirmation that your money is better spent elsewhere. We only recommend work your home actually needs.
How is this different from a free utility or contractor "assessment"?
A true audit uses calibrated diagnostic equipment and produces a certified energy model. Free walkthroughs are usually sales visits. The $99 buys you measurement, not a pitch.
Ready to understand your home?
About three hours, $99, and a plan built on measurement. If you move forward, the fee is credited toward your project.