It is common practice for a contractor to fix uncomfortable temperatures by installing a bigger air conditioner or replacing windows.  But the best results come through an integrated "whole-house" approach that looks at the house as a system. 

The Green Home Energy Upgrade uses this holistic approach not only to lower energy bill and deliver maximum comfort, but it also allows contractors to capture all potential business opportunities in any given house.

Because this approach frequently identifies residential heating and cooling energy savings of 40 percent or more, the idea is to upgrade enough California homes to save 5 million kWh of electricity and 100,000 therms of natural gas per year.

As an important byproduct of this work, homeowners also get a cleaner, healthier house . . . something that pays big dividends for asthma and allergy sufferers, and folks living in areas of diminished air quality.

The GREEN HOME Energy Upgrade is affiliated with the Home Performance with Energy Star program. Both programs promote a holistic approach to energy efficiency and comfort.