EnergySetter

08/25/2025

This will come as a complete surprise to everyone, but Xcel Energy is raising their rates again. Demand Side Management is what we, as consumers, do in order to keep our bills manageable (hopefully). The very first step is getting an energy audit on your home!

We work with the Public Utilities Commission and stakeholders to provide regulatory filings that follow Colorado laws and rules. Learn more about Demand Side Management.

02/13/2025

I see a lot of my Candelas neighbors complaining about cold spots in certain rooms. Sure, you could rent or borrow a thermal camera but what would your next steps be, and what kind of results would you see? An official energy audit provides a (very!) thorough report that shows the findings, recommendations, and the expected savings you'd see on your energy bill.

For example, do you have an area in your basement that looks like this? Did you know this is the 2nd leakiest part of every home? What do you do to correct this?

01/16/2025

Wowza, it's getting cold! How's your home coping? Are you feeling the cold air infiltrate? Let's fix it!

12/05/2024

This is from the last home we audited. Do your doors leak like this?

11/25/2024

Do your windows suck? How badly? Do you know what to do about it?

11/14/2024

We can help with this!

Keep your home warm and cozy this winter with these tips.

11/14/2024

It's starting to cool down - time to make sure your (expensive) heat isn't going right out the window (or through your attic)!

09/10/2024

We still have plenty of warm weather ahead of us before having to turn on furnaces! Have you had your home checked by a professional energy auditor? This easy step can help lower your utility bills, clean up your indoor air quality, and give you peace of mind that you're doing everything you can to help your home.

07/31/2024

Wow, it's hot! Do you know where all that cold AC air is leaking out of your home?

06/21/2024

Summer is heating up! Do you want to know where all that expensive AC-cooled air is escaping?

08/08/2022

Much-needed advice!

Summers aren’t getting any cooler, so there’s no time like the present to improve your home’s cooling. Even if you don’t have air conditioning, you might be surprised how easily you can turn your home into a cool oasis—no HVAC installation necessary.

04/18/2022

This is a recommendation on almost every single home audited!

There’s a subset of issues in the realm of home efficiency that falls into the category “out of sight/out of mind.” The boiler in the basement, how much insulation is in the attic … as long as these issues stay out of your view, no problem. So what’s up with attic hatches, then? Even thoug...