Chicago Sustainable Development & New Urbanism Meetup Group

Energy Auditing

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  • 100 year old frame two flat

    3822 north whipple, Chicago, IL (map)

    41.951054 -87.704460






  • I've taken a number of seminars on energy auditing, energy rating, etc. I also have been working as a home inspector in Chicago for the last 12 or 13 years. If any member would like to have a free, no obligation, no 'marketing gimmick, no b.s. energy audit of their home well then, I would be happy to do that as time allows. It would just be a walk and talk evaluation. I would not set up our blower door to quantify the leakiness of the building shell but I would bring along the thermal imaging camera and, in this weather, we WILL find your building shell deficiencies! Other members could come along as the host/homeowner deems appropriate. It could be a good learning experience for all. Just a thought!

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  • Bob M
    Bob M

    Any ideas on how to sell energy conservation to other condo owners? Others think it's a good idea but convincing people that it's cheaper and easier to add weather stripping to windows than to replace them is really tough.

    April 26

  • Mark W
    Mark W

    I also recommend the energy impact illinois program. Although being a general contractor certified at the Green tech Center, the progam had me learn a few things. The energy audit is free if you do a houseparty with 4-5 neighbors, or $99. then they can airseal your home , and re-test the results at the end. I received a was a rebate of $1671.- and spent $2388.- I though that was a good deal! feel free to contact me for more info

    March 1

  • A former member
    A former member

    I rent in an old neighborhood. My building is beyond help. Though the landlord is doing the best he can, it should have been a rebuild, not a rehab. It is over 100 years old, wooden construction on gravel foundation, constantly resettling and shifting positions resulting in leaky windows and cracked walls. Fortunately, even though one needs a Dramamine on a windy day, it handles high gales well.
    I joined the group because I would like to learn more about the sustainable energy, because I strongly believe that it is the future.

    1 · February 28

  • Sam
    Sam

    Folks, it is a glad feeling to see more and more people indulging, educating and interacting in sustainable / renewable energies. I would highly recommend mostly FREE training provided in California in most aspects of Solar energy and all types of energy audits trainings. I have taken several courses. Take a moment to visit this website and check their training calender. Mostly free as they are utilities sponsored. www.energycenter.org Go to the bottom of the page for Workshops and CCSE calender.
    Hope we all Chicagoans can take advantage. Write me if you need more info and advice. - Sam

    August 17

  • Jenna
    Jenna

    I'm really interested in this as I just started working with Energy Impact Illinois here in Chicago. If anyone's interested in doing energy efficiency improvements on their home, please give me a call. We're funded through the stimulus package and Department of Energy so it's essentially our money coming back to us! Jenna: [masked] Dan, I'd also love to tag along on your next audit for a learning experience. Thanks!

    August 16

    • Dan Cullen
      Dan Cullen

      Hi Jenna...my business partner, Ross Neag, does our energy auditing. He lives at basically Pulaski and Iriving so he is quite close to you. He is pretty excited about some new auditing software that the Green Dream Group has just put out. Give him a call at [masked] or drop him a note at [masked] He would love to have help carrying the equipment on his next audit job!

      1 · August 17

  • Matthew Klara
    Matthew Klara

    Hi all! I thought the group may be interested in this class held at the Green Exchange: http://dabble.co/classes/sustai...

    August 7

  • Matthew Klara
    Matthew Klara

    I thought the group may be interested in this class: http://dabble.co/classes/sustai...

    August 7

  • Patrick Shanahan1
    Patrick Shanahan1

    Looks good, but I do not see a date when?

    April 21, 2012

  • Linda Shekut
    Linda Shekut

    I am definitely interested in attending. I live in Logan Square and have been rehabbing a 2 flat. New Member Linda Shekut

    February 10, 2012

  • Hoyte King
    Hoyte King

    Dan, I am especially interested in how to approach implementing heating/electric solutions in the small HOA environment.
    Hoyte King - [masked]

    November 29, 2011

  • Randy Tolowski
    Randy Tolowski

    I am learning as much as I can and would like to hear the interpretation of the thermographic scan. Please count me in I'm not far when do we meet? Thanks in advance Randy

    June 6, 2011

  • Mark Wille
    Mark Wille

    Dan, My number is [masked]. We should probably chat. Thanks Mark

    May 5, 2011

  • Jeremy Brown
    Jeremy Brown

    Dan, my wife and I recently purchased a bungalow built around 1902. We close on May 18th. I actually work in the commercial sector doing energy audits...mainly K-12 and higher ed buildings. I would love to schedule a walkthrough of our house and bounce ideas around. I will keep in touch closer to the date.

    April 26, 2011

  • Dan Cullen
    Dan Cullen

    Hi Dax/Shannon/Mark! Did you buy a new home recently? Mike is a superb inspector. Monday the 9th would work for me.

    April 26, 2011

  • Mark W
    Mark W

    Dan, small world: we had an inspector from Domicile- Mike Cummins- at a real estate inspection last week. Anyway, looking forward to the walk thru.(my best days are Mondays if it's not a weekend

    April 25, 2011

  • Dan Cullen
    Dan Cullen

    Just click on "Schedule an Inspection/Audit" at the top right corner of the home page. If you book it as a 'Courtesy Inspection' there will be no fee associated with the booking. Make sure you choose your truly as the inspector in attendance...there are 3 inspectors in our firm. Thanks!

    April 25, 2011

  • Dan Cullen
    Dan Cullen

    Hi All....I'm looking forward to working with a small group on an energy walk-through of the old 2 flat. We are pretty well jammed up this week with home inspection work and next week (the first week of May) I'll be up at Pictured Rocks Nat'l Lakeshore doing some volunteer trail work with the Nat'l Park Service. Mark, why don't you just go to our website at www.domicileconsulting.com and book it at the time that is convenient for you and the other interested parties?

    April 25, 2011

  • Mark Wille
    Mark Wille

    Dan offered to show his skill in a real world atmosphere. This house would be a good case study since so many Chicago homes are built and maintained in a similar fashion. Call with questions [masked]. If date or time need to be adjusted.

    April 25, 2011

  • Mark Wille

    Mark Wille changed the location to 100 year old frame two flat

    April 25, 2011

  • Mark Wille
    Mark Wille

    Dan,
    I live close to kedzie and adison and would like to see your thoughts on a 100yr old two flat frame house. I am also a professional contractor. Lets talk [masked].

    April 25, 2011

  • Dan Cullen
    Dan Cullen

    Hi Chyanne....I live in Bucktown so Logan Sq. is a hop and skip away. Although at my age I don't do much of either! Do you have any fellow Green enthusiasts who would like to attend? Much of the information that we would garner at your home is transportable to other living spaces. The more who attend then the more we get the word out about how to improve indoor comfort, air quality, and efficiency.

    December 13, 2010

  • Chyanne Husar
    Chyanne Husar

    I would love to have thermal imaging of my house. I've done some amateur sealing of my windows and I'm curious if it's actually done anything. I'd be willing to open my Logan Square condo up for a case study.

    December 13, 2010

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