S3 Energy – Phoenix Arizona based Solar & Renewable Energy Solutions Provider

Step1: INSPECTION

• To reduce utility bills, the first step is to find out where you are wasting energy.
• To do this, you need a residential energy inspection—which should be done by a certified energy inspector.
• The energy inspector will examine, measure, and evaluate the factors that affect energy use in your building, e.g., size of the building, efficiency of appliances, insulation, draftiness of rooms, and efficiency of heating and cooling systems (HVAC).
• The information gathered during the energy audit is analyzed using specialized software to produce a comprehensive Energy Evaluation Report. The Report shows which energy-efficiency improvements would reduce energy costs and make the facility more comfortable. The analysis takes into account regional variables such as local weather, implementation costs, and fuel prices.
• The Report contains estimates of the savings, costs and payback for each energy-efficiency recommendation. It identifies the group of improvements that, if financed, will save more on energy bills than it costs. These are the improvements that everyone can make since they require no out-of-pocket cost when financed.
• The detailed Recommendations section enables contractors to provide preliminary cost estimates without a visit to your home. It also explains how to get the best energy savings from these improvements by listing related no-cost low-cost measures that you can take.

Assess your property’s renewable energy potential

PREPARING FOR A SITE ASSESSMENT
There are several things you can do to prepare for a site assessment. In order to fully analyze your site, the assessor may need to inspect the roof, attic, utility room, garage or basement. Making sure that these areas are accessible will facilitate the process.

The assessor will also need information about your energy use and may request to see records of past usage. This can usually be obtained from your utility. Having this information available will assist the assessor in accurately evaluating your energy needs.

THE SITE ASSESSMENT
An assessor will visit your home or business property and analyze its renewable energy potential. The assessor will also answer specific questions you might have on renewable energy systems. Trained assessors will evaluate the potential for installing a solar electric or solar hot water system at your site. We can evaluate multiple technologies during your site assessment.

During the site visit, the assessor will provide:

• A basic analysis of your energy needs
• Recommendations for energy efficiency to help lower your energy use and reduce the size of the renewable energy system you need
• An evaluation of the renewable energy resource at your site
• Recommendations for size and type of renewable energy system to meet your energy needs
• Estimated output of the renewable energy system, based on the resource estimate
• Information on the best place to site your system
• A general cost estimate for the system
• The next steps you need to take to make your system a reality

Thermal Infrared Inspections

We are specially trained in Thermal Infrared Residential and Commercial Building Inspection.

Infrared Inspection Applications:

• Building Envelopes
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Fixed Fired Equipment
• Heat Exchangers
• Predictive/Preventative Programs
• Roof Moisture Inspections
• Rotating Equipment
• New Construction Inspection

Thermal Infrared Photography:

Thermal imaging can also be used to find roof leaks, gas leaks, mold, old water damage, existing water damage, duct leakage, weatherization problems, faulty equipment, equipment needing serviced, water heater problems, AC problems, killer bee hives inside walls, rodent nests, and many others.

Dark blue coming to a 'V' are water stains and damage.

Standing moisture inside a home is the blue column on the right.

Yellow and orange areas of damaged/deteriorated roof are barely visible in daylight.