Home Energy Advisor Program
Ann Arbor Residents Advised To Date: 195
A great deal of the energy consumed in our buildings is wasted through weak points in building envelopes, inefficient equipment, and unnecessary operation of systems. To remedy this, we must change behaviors, improve insulation and air sealing, and install more efficient lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling systems. These changes will have a significant impact on the amount of energy our community uses.
The process of making our homes and buildings more efficient and reducing their carbon footprint is known as decarbonization. The Home Energy Advisor program is designed to support Ann Arbor residents on their journey to decarbonizing their homes.
All City of Ann Arbor residents (homeowners and renters) are eligible to participate and receive:
- An assessment of your living space from a trained energy advisor.
- Two customized reports detailing recommended next steps.
- Ongoing guidance on completing projects.
Testimonials from program participants
“I found the program pleasant and helpful. [Our advisor] was clear and patient, and had good suggestions and ideas.” – June 2024 participant
“…our advisor, was excellent. He did a fantastic job looking at the entire home, from the basement to the attic. There was no corner unturned. The advisor provided a complete assessment of the units. I am thrilled with the program.” – July 2024 participant
“Together we can achieve a just transition to carbon neutrality, community-wide, by the year 2030.”
As we continue to pursue our work making Ann Arbor one of the best places to live, I am excited to introduce the opportunity to participate in the A2ZERO Home Energy Advisor (HEA) program. Our community’s stance on climate change is known and our response is proactive and wide-ranging. Achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 will necessitate that we all work together, and this program was created to support you as a steward of your home and community.Like many of our A2ZERO initiatives, the Home Energy Advisor makes sustainability accessible and actionable for you, the citizens of Ann Arbor. The Home Energy Advisor was designed to help optimize the homes and living spaces in our city, making them more affordable, comfortable, resilient, and ultimately minimizing their overall contributions to climate change. I thank you for being proactive in your efforts to make Ann Arbor a national leader in sustainable and healthy homes and buildings.
Christopher Taylor
Mayor, City of Ann Arbor
A²ZERO
Three overarching values are fundamental to and guide the A²ZERO initiative: Equity, Sustainability, and Transformation. The table below highlights what each of these values mean and what characteristics were applied to integrate these values into the A²ZERO plan.