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| - I saw the owner , David Byrnes, on a morning show, promoting his company, Green ID. At first, it seemed like another company that just wanted your money. But Mr. Byrnes was different. He got my attention with his knowledge and his sincerity and the offer was free. He didn't seem "slick". When I called, he answered. On the phone it was the same. He was knowledgeable and he seemed sincere.
What I don't like about these companies is once they get into your house, they pressure you to sign up. That was not the case at all with Green ID. They did their 4 hour audit of my attic and home for leaks and opportunities to save energy and then presented the report to me. The auditor guy left. It was all basically free. I paid them 99 bucks and they gave me a 100 dollar visa and they gave me a bunch of light bulbs and a shower head. It was a great deal!
After about a week, the "sales" dude showed up and presented the "package". It was expensive as an a la carte deal but if you get the whole package it is discounted and then you get some rebates and then a gets a bit cheaper. I am going to stay away from the pricing stuff but let's just say I paid about $1.75 per square foot after all the rebates...net, net. The pool motor was expensive but very effective in lowering the kilowatts.
I did almost everything they recommended and I couldn't be happier. The results have been EXCELLENT and I expect them to be even better as it gets hotter and I have data to support it.
I sealed the attic, I replaced my pool motor, sealed my ductwork, and they sealed all the areas that the builder left vacant of insulation (which is common) and I brought all my insulation up to today's code. My home is now considered "energy efficient" and it is 17 years old. I had 3 bedrooms that were hot and cold and now they are beautifully perfect!. I used to run my air at 76 all the time and now I run it at 78. I love my house to be cold. I freeze now more than before.
Now the good news. I had this work done March 5. March of 2013 Kw was 1031. March 2014 was 790. April 2013 was 1308 and April 2014 was 949. I had the ac on all of April. I don't remember if I had it on last year.
So far in May, I have not had a day over 35 Kw which means I may end up somewhere around 1200 Kw for May. Last year in May we used 1980 Kw. That is a reduction of over 35% if it comes true. I expect to have at least a 30% reduction in Kw this summer.
Folks, this program works. It will costs some bucks but it will reduce your Kw and your monthly bills, especially in the summer months. My pool runs more hours and costs me less. My house is colder and costs me less. My house is worth more than my neighbors and my home can be sold as an energy efficient home. The investment is worth it. I have a 2300 square foot home. I have gas hot water heater, gas heat, gas stove and a pool. My current equal pay with APS is $182. I expect it to drop to below $140 next year.,,,maybe lower. Not bad for Phoenix.
Also, all of their work is verified and checked by an independent third party and backed by APS. Its all good. David Byrnes and Green ID are to be trusted. I am not a relative or was I paid to write this. I am just a very happy customer who will benefit from this program. Its a no-brainer!
There is one big disclaimer I must add to this in all fairness and I strongly recommend. I replaced all my windows in 2013. It may not make sense to do all this work and then have all the savings go right out your windows.
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