Maryland Home Energy Audits | Unlock Rebates & Comfort
Success Stories:
See how this Columbia homeowner qualified for $1,800 in rebates and reduced their home’s leakage by 23.5%!
What You Get for $100
Scientific Testing:
- Blower Door Test: Measures exactly how much air is leaking out of your home.
- Thermal Imaging: X-ray vision for your walls to find missing insulation.
- Combustion Safety: We check your gas appliances for carbon monoxide leaks.
The Roadmap:
- A Detailed Report: Photos and data showing exactly where you are losing money.
- Rebate Strategy: A customized plan to maximize your BGE or PEPCO incentives.
- Consultation: We walk you through the findings—no confusing jargon.
Brian Leonard, owner of Leonard Home Performance has completed over 1,400+ energy audits over a 7+ year career.
Brian is BPI certified as Building Analyst – Technician, Building Analyst – Professional, Quality Control Inspector and Energy Auditor.
Leonard Home Performance is both a BGE and PEPCO approved contractor.
You Need an Energy Audit If:
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You have rooms that are freezing in winter.
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Your upper floor is colder than your lower floor.
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Your heating bills seem higher than your neighbors’.
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You feel drafts near windows, outlets, or baseboards.
What Happens During a Home Energy Audit
Arrival + walkthrough: understand specific customer issues and walk through the home
Collect home details: square footage, construction type, HVAC/water heater basics
Attic + crawl space inspection: insulation levels, ventilation, visible air leaks
Combustion safety checks: gas leak screening, CO measurements, draft/spillage testing (as applicable)
Blower door test: measures whole-home air leakage and helps us pinpoint where outside air is entering
Thermal imaging (often with the blower door running): reveals temperature differences that can indicate missing insulation and air leakage pathways
Analysis + energy modeling: estimates potential savings and helps prioritize improvements.
Report + recommendations: clear next steps, rebate eligibility, and the most cost-effective path to improve comfort and efficiency
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A BPI energy audit is a required first step to understand the existing conditions of the home and create an energy model that shows potential improvements.
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During your audit, we’ll review the rebates you’re eligible for. After the audit, you’ll receive a rebate summary with estimated amounts and next steps.
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In most cases, rebates are applied as an instant discount off the project cost when work is completed through the utility program—so you don’t have to pay full price and wait for reimbursement.
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Check out our BGE and PEPCO rebate guide to learn more.
How Rebates Work
How Long It Takes + What to Prep
Most audits take 2–4 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the home.
Please have your most recent BGE or Pepco utility bill available (paper or digital is fine).
Ensure we have access to the attic, crawl space, and your HVAC system / water heater.
If you have a fireplace, please remove ashes beforehand—the blower door test can pull loose ash into the home.
Most homes see the biggest improvements from air sealing first, then insulation—your audit report will show what makes the most sense for your home.
- Attic Air Sealing – Seal the gaps and penetrations that let conditioned air leak into the attic.
- Attic Insulation – Add insulation after air sealing to improve comfort and reduce energy loss (often R-49+).
- Attic Insulation Removal – Remove damaged or contaminated insulation (pests, roof leaks, moisture) so the attic can be properly sealed and reinsulated
- Financing – Ask about available financing options, including the CEA loan program (if eligible).
Related Services
Evaluate Your Home With Leonard Home Performance
If you have any questions then call us at 443-690-8233, email at brian@leonardhomeperformance.com or schedule an energy audit using this link!