Mascoutah's NEW HomeEnergySuite
The City of Mascoutah knows there are customers who want to know the real story behind their home’s energy use.
These consumers try to conserve…switch out light bulbs…. even add insulation in the attic. But they still want to know – are they making a difference?
Now the City of Mascoutah is helping find these answers and more with a couple of clicks of a computer mouse with the NEW HomeEnergySuite. The suite includes a HomeEnergyCalculator which offers residential customers a complete analysis of their energy use, based on simple information they provide.
From the home page, the user simply opens the calculator and selects from: “I am interested in viewing a comprehensive report of my energy usage,” or “Where are my energy dollars going? “What are some no-cost or low-cost recommendations for my home to lower my energy costs?” or “I want to run a custom comparison.”
With easy navigation, the user indicates the home’s square footage, age, number of occupants, and a few other variables. They also input types of appliances, windows, even TVs (yes, it makes a difference!).
The calculation takes less than 10 minutes. It’s free and available 24/7.
The analytic ‘engine’ behind the calculator – which is offered by 450 utilities nationwide – factors in local energy rates and weather data. Within seconds a colorful pie chart appears showing what portions of the monthly bill went for heating, cooling, lighting – even the TVs.
The HomeEnergyCalculator lets the user try various scenarios like adjusting heating or cooling settings, adding insulation, or installing storm windows. They can also preview the cost-savings actions that would fit their budget and see the impact of longer-term investments.
Running a whole calculation takes less than 10 minutes.
The calculator on the City of Mascoutah's website is the latest-generation home energy application available on the market. This tool shows customers exactly where their energy dollars are going, the month-to-month differences, and the cost savings of implementing the suggestions the tool gives them.
In addition to the HomeEnergyCalculator, the HomeEnergySuite also includes energy references and special purpose calculators.
