Deadline Nov. 17 for home energy audits

The deadline is Nov. 17 to schedule an appointment for a home energy audit with the Board of Public Utilities, according to a BPU spokesman.

Those who are interested in a BPU home energy audit may call 913-573-9997 or email [email protected].

Customers may spend $50 for an audit that may save them hundreds of dollars on their utility bills, according to the spokesman.

The tests will include blower door tests to identify costly air leakages; combustible appliance zone test; up to 10 free compact fluorescent light bulbs; recommendations for energy efficiency improvements; and development of an energy conservation plan.

Homeowners must have 12 months of electric usage with the BPU.

Those who make the recommended improvements within 90 days will get a $50 refund of their appointment fee, according to the BPU.