Early forecasts for a colder than normal winter and rising energy prices don't have to mean higher utility bills. National Grid's EnergyWise program offers Rhode Island home owners of 1-4 family homes free energy evaluations and if you qualify, will pay a percentage of the work needed. This week we had Jack Capobianco from RISE Engineering to talk about this great resource. RISE Engineering is National Grid’s partner in this program and has been providing leading-edge energy reduction strategies for three decades, helping over 200,000 residential customers to date. Last year I had an energy audit at my house and I am amazed at the amount of money I save now thanks to their recommendations. It starts with a phone call to RISE at 800.422.5365. An energy specialist will come to your home and do an evaluation of your heating system, appliances, lighting, hot water heater and air conditioning. At the end of the evaluation you will receive a printed report on your homes energy efficiency. RISE can also help you with various rebates, incentives, and tax credits that can help reduce the cost of these improvements. This week’s Real Estate Insight: From saving the planet to saving money, making your home more energy efficient pays off in many different ways. According to a study by the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital, The odds of a mortgage default on an Energy Star-rated home are 1/3 lower than for a home without the rating, and the National Association of Realtors reports 85% of buyers say heating and cooling costs were important, and 68% want energy efficient appliances. Save money with a home energy audit from RISE Engineering
- By Michael McCann
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Early forecasts for a colder than normal winter and rising energy prices don't have to mean higher utility bills. National Grid's EnergyWise program offers Rhode Island home owners of 1-4 family homes free energy evaluations and if you qualify, will pay a percentage of the work needed. This week we had Jack Capobianco from RISE Engineering to talk about this great resource. RISE Engineering is National Grid’s partner in this program and has been providing leading-edge energy reduction strategies for three decades, helping over 200,000 residential customers to date. Last year I had an energy audit at my house and I am amazed at the amount of money I save now thanks to their recommendations. It starts with a phone call to RISE at 800.422.5365. An energy specialist will come to your home and do an evaluation of your heating system, appliances, lighting, hot water heater and air conditioning. At the end of the evaluation you will receive a printed report on your homes energy efficiency. RISE can also help you with various rebates, incentives, and tax credits that can help reduce the cost of these improvements. This week’s Real Estate Insight: From saving the planet to saving money, making your home more energy efficient pays off in many different ways. According to a study by the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital, The odds of a mortgage default on an Energy Star-rated home are 1/3 lower than for a home without the rating, and the National Association of Realtors reports 85% of buyers say heating and cooling costs were important, and 68% want energy efficient appliances. 
