Energy-advice website launched to save Islanders money

Islanders now have access to a free online website allowing them to assess the energy efficiency of their home.

P.E.I.'sMyEnergyXpertwebsite was released on Wednesday and when filled outwill providehomeowners with tips on how to save money, reduce energy usage and shrink their carbon footprint.

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"It will basically tell them things they can do to improve efficiency. It will tell them how much money they can save every year by being more efficient," Mike Proud, manager of EfficiencyPEI, toldCBC NewsCompass.

P.E.I. is the first jurisdiction in Canada to provideresidentswith thefree online tool.

Detailed analysis or simple recommendations

The online energy-auditortool can be as detailed or as simple as you want, according to Proud.

It works by taking information about a building, such as how many floors and how old it is, as well as the regular energy usage per month and providing instant feedback on how much can be saved each year.

It can be as detailed astelling you how much you'll save after adding 10 inches of insulation in your attic, or as simple as advising you on where to seal up air leaks in your home.

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The site can also help homeowners find applicable programs and rebates through EfficiencyPEI.

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