Home Energy Assessment Checklist

Welcome to the Hunt Energy Assessment Checklist! This convenient tool is designed to help you evaluate your home energy usage and identify opportunities for improving your energy conservation efforts. By completing the checklist, you'll gain valuable insights into your energy consumption, uncover potential savings, and learn how to enhance your home’s efficiency.

  • Estimated Time to Complete? 10-15 minutes. Please ensure you have access to any relevant information about your appliances and usage patterns.
  • What You’ll Get: Below each question, we will display quick tips for reducing energy costs and minimizing your electric and gas usage.
  • What Happens After You Submit? Once you submit the form, a member of our team will review your responses and provide recommended next steps. You can expect to receive a response within a few business days.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this assessment—your commitment to energy efficiency makes a difference!

Are A/C thermostats set at 76-78 degrees or heat thermostats set at 68 -72 degrees?

Selection Required

Each degree of heating or cooling can cost an additional four to five percent in energy costs.

Are fans (ceiling/portable) used to circulate air flow?

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If resident chooses to purchase and install ceiling fans, alterations request must be approved by the housing office.

Are your ceiling fan(s) adjusted for the season?

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Counter clockwise in cooling season to cool home, clockwise in heating season to force warm air from ceiling.

Is there a draft in the room?

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Contact the Maintenance Office and submit a work order request indicating the location of the draft.

Do you adjust your thermostat in evenings/mornings?

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Recommend adjusting 5-10 degrees.

Are the dampers adjusted correctly per season?

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If unknown, contact the Maintenance Office

Do you adjust your thermostat when taking long trips?

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Heating not lower than 50 degrees due to pipes possibly freezing, cooling no higher than 85 degrees.

Is the exterior of HVAC clean; no debris blocking air flow?

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Do not attempt to clean, contact the Maintenance Office

Are the HVAC lines insulated?

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If not, contact the Maintenance Office

Are front/back/garage doors &/or windows left open while A/C or heater are working?

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Recommend home is closed up when either appliance is active.

Are vents in low traffic areas partially/fully closed to help push air to high traffic areas?

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Example - If your family rarely uses the dining room area, it may be a good idea to close or partially close the vent which will in turn push the air flow into other parts of the home.

Are the air outlets/inlets free of obstructions?

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Example - Please make sure no furniture is obstructing the vent.

Are windows open during spring/fall rather than using heating/cooling system?

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In historic homes, at least one window per room should be operational. Contact the Maintenance Office & submit a work order request.

During heating season, are blinds/curtains open in day and closed at night?

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Allowing sunlight in during the day helps with heating and closing them at night blocks cold air.

During cooling season, are curtains closed in day and open at night?

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Preventing sunlight in during the day helps with cooling and opening them at night allows cooler air.

Do you have heat producing electronics/appliances located near thermostat(s)?

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Don't place lamps or TV sets near your thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.

Are air filters replaced monthly?

Selection Required

Filters are available at the Maintenance Office

Suggestions
  • To select ideal temperature, increase/decrease thermostat by 2 degrees every day until perfect temperature
  • When entertaining larger groups, adjust thermostat 3-5 degrees lower. The more people there are, the more warm the room(s) will be.
  • When adjusting the thermostat, remember that the house will not warm up or cool down any faster if you crank up the thermostat past the desired temperature.
Are electronics Energy Star rated?

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To find out more information on Energy Star ratings, go to www.energystar.gov.

Are electronics shut down when not in use?

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It is recommended that all equipment is turned off when not in use as energy will continue to be supplied.

Are TV(s) LCD or plasma?

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Plasma TVs use twice as much energy as an LCD TV.

Are surge protector power strip(s) used for entertainment center equipment?

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The property manager requests all equipment use a surge protector due to lightning strikes and electrical companies power surges.

Do you use rechargeable batteries in cordless phones & remotes?

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Studies have shown that using rechargeable batteries for products like cordless phones and PDAs is more cost effective than throwaway batteries.

Are chargers for rechargeable batteries, phones, laptops, MP3 players unplugged when not in use?

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Ten percent of the average US household electric is caused by unused electronics that are plugged into the wall.

Is the monitor on computers set to turn off after not being used for 15 minutes?

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Set your monitor to go to “sleep”. This can reduce energy usage. Also, do not use screensavers! They don’t save energy, they use it.

Is the computer hard drive set to power down mode after 1 hour of not being used?

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Enable the "sleep mode" feature on your computer, allowing it to use less power during periods of inactivity. In Windows, the power management settings are found on your control panel. Mac users, look for energy saving settings under system preferences in the apple menu.

Is the printer always off unless printing?

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Save energy and space with a multi-function device that combines several capabilities-such as print, fax, copy, and scan. Enable power management features for additional savings. Turn off machines when not in use.

Any outlets not working?

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If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Is the garage opener functioning?

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If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Is the fitness equipment unplugged when not in use?

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Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use.

Do you have a fish tank?

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The smaller the fish tank, the less energy is used.

Do you use power tools?

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Unplug cordless tools that you don’t use that often. Although they may be turned off, the “standby” energy used is equal to that of a 75 watt light bulb running continuously.

Is the refrigerator set to 35-40 degrees and the freezer set to 0- 5 degrees?

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Check the temperature settings on the refrigerator. Too low of a setting uses extra energy.

Is the refrigerator/freezer defrosted regularly?

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Less than 1/4 inch of ice is a good guideline.

Is the refrigerator/freezer full?

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Avoid overcrowding, which reduces airflow.

Do the refrigerator/freezer door(s) seal completely?

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To test use a $1 bill, if easy to pull out, contact Maintenance to schedule a work order.

Is there a refrigerator/freezer in the garage?

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A refrigerator or freezer in an unheated garage will use more electricity in the summer.

Are the refrigerator/freezer coils/grills clean?

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If appliance is owned by the property, do not attempt to clean, contact the Maintenance Office If appliance owned by resident, use a soft brush.

Are hot foods cooled prior to putting into refrigerator?

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The cooling-off period should not hurt the taste of the food and will reduce the load on the refrigerator.

Is the refrigerator door kept open by family members deciding what to eat?

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Avoid opening the doors often by planning ahead, and do not let the refrigerator door stand open.

Is food defrosted by putting in refrigerator over night before use?

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Reduce cooking time by defrosting frozen foods in the refrigerator before cooking.

Are liquids covered and food wrapped when stored in refrigerator/freezer?

Selection Required

Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.

Is the garbage disposal working properly?

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If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Is the dishwasher working properly?

Selection Required

If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Is the dishwasher full before using?

Selection Required

Using the dishwasher when it is partially full uses the same amount of energy as a full dishwasher.

Do you air dry dishes or use no-heat air dry setting on your dishwasher?

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Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.

Do you scrape off large food particles into the trash?

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This will allow your dishwasher to avoid pre-rinse.

Is the washer/dryer Energy Star rated?

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To find out more information on Energy Star ratings, go to www.energystar.gov.

Are the washer/dryer full before using?

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If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting. Half loads use almost as much energy as a full load.

Do you wash clothes in cold water (unless oily stains)?

Selection Required

There are new cold water laundry detergents to use.

Do you run the washer empty on wash cycle w/ 6-7 ounces of white vinegar every couple of months?

Selection Required

Removes hard water & lime scale which reduce efficiency.

Do you use high spin speed on the washer?

Selection Required

Extract more water & reduce drying time.

Do you use natural air to dry clothes on racks or clothes lines?

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Air-drying is recommended by clothing manufacturers for some fabrics, and reduces energy used for drying.

Do you dry towels and heavy cottons in separate load(s) from lighter weight clothes?

Selection Required

Lighter weight clothes take less time to dry than heavier items.

Is the lint filter for the dryer cleaned after every use?

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This helps improve air circulation.

Do the clothes dry in one cycle?

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If it takes more than one cycle to dry, there may be blockage in the vent to the exterior of the home. However, prior to contacting Maintenance, please ensure your dryer hose does not have a blockage.

Do you remove clothes immediately from dryer to avoid ironing?

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Avoid over-drying. This not only represents a waste of energy but harms fabrics as well.

Do you turn off the iron just before finishing?

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Residual heat can be used for the remaining clothes.

Is the stove/oven working properly?

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If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Is the microwave (if applicable) working properly?

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If issues (and the appliance is provided by housing) please contact the Maintenance Office

Is the range hood working properly?

Selection Required

If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Do you use the correct size pots & pans per heating element/flame?

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A six-inch pot on an eight-inch burner wastes more than 40 percent of the burner's heat.

Are the burners cleaned often to reflect heat better?

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They will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy.

Do you use lids on pots/pans?

Selection Required

It’s faster and it uses less energy.

Do you use convection/toaster oven for small items?

Selection Required

Cooks quicker, distributes heat evenly, less energy used.

Do you use the microwave as much as possible for cooking?

Selection Required

Uses less energy than oven/stove.

Do you begin cooking on highest heat until liquid boils, then lower the heat?

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Allows food to simmer until fully cooked.

Do you use the toaster rather than boiler?

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A toaster oven uses a third to half as much energy as a full-sized oven.

When in a hurry, do you heat up or defrost ready-made meals in the microwave instead of oven?

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Microwave ovens draw less than half the power of their conventional counterparts and cook for a much shorter period of time.

Do you use pressure/slow cooker or crock pots when possible?

Selection Required

They will save energy by significantly reducing cooking time.

Do you open the oven door often while baking?

Selection Required

Each time the door is opened, a significant amount of heat escapes.

Do you cook food in the oven on the top rack?

Selection Required

It is much hotter than bottom rack.

Do you rearrange the oven racks prior to turning on oven?

Selection Required

To do this after the oven has preheated not only allows wasteful escape of heat but poses a burn hazard as well.

Do you preheat oven?

Selection Required

Should take only 5-8 minutes, no preheat needed for broiling or roasting.

When cooking rice, do you turn off the heat 5 minutes before end of cooking?

Selection Required

By keeping the lid on, steam will finish cooking rice.

Do you unplug all small appliances when not in use (blenders, mixers, etc.)?

Selection Required

Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use.

If applicable to fixture, are you using the most energy efficient lighting options (CFL or LED bulbs)?

Selection Required

Reduces electrical use.

Are you using the correct watt size of light bulbs?

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When purchasing light bulbs, the wattage rating tells you only the amount of power it takes to make a bulb work. Larger wattage bulbs are usually more efficient, whether incandescent or compact fluorescent.

Do you turn off the lights upon leaving the room?

Selection Required

Always turn off lights when leaving a room. Turning off one 60-watt incandescent bulb that would be on for eight hours a day can save about $15 per year.

Are there areas that have excessive or unneeded lighting?

Selection Required

Put lamps in corners of rooms where they can reflect light from two wall surfaces instead of one.

Are you making effective use of available lighting, such as natural sunlight?

Selection Required

Keeping our houses flushed with unnatural light consumes energy.

Are the bathroom vanity light fixtures, every other bulb unscrewed slightly?

Selection Required

This will save energy and not heat the bathroom so much.

If applicable to fixture, are you using the most energy efficient lighting options (CFL bulbs)?

Selection Required

Tip: To make sure that outdoor lighting is turned off during the daytime, use timers.

Are the lamps/fixtures clean & free of dust?

Selection Required

A heavy coat of dust on a light bulb can block up to half of the light.

Are timers used when no one is home, instead of leaving light on?

Selection Required

Don’t like coming home to a dark house? Instead of leaving lights on, put timers on a few lights in your home.

Are lamps located in corners of rooms?

Selection Required

Light can reflect off more wall surfaces area.

Holiday decorating - Do you use LED lights?

Selection Required

Reduces electrical use by 90% & last longer.

Are there any leaky faucets or toilets, or do toilets constantly run?

Selection Required

If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Are the drains & stopper/drain plug(s) working properly?

Selection Required

If issues, contact the Maintenance Office

Do you take showers rather than baths?

Selection Required

A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25 gallons.

Are showers less than 10 minutes?

Selection Required

Recommend roughly 7-8 minutes.

Do you close the drain prior to turning faucet on for bath?

Selection Required

For baths, close the drain before turning the faucet. To balance the initial burst of cold water add only hot water later.

Do you turn the water off while brushing teeth, shaving, washing face, etc.?

Selection Required

Letting the water run while shaving or when washing dishes by hand is needless waste. Avoid this by using sink stoppers and dishpans.

Do you use cold water when using small amounts of water?

Selection Required

Place the faucet lever on the kitchen sink in the cold position when using small amounts of water; placing the lever in the hot position uses energy to heat water even though it may never reach the faucet.

Do you wash dishes by hand?

Selection Required

Remember to fill the sink with warm water, clean the 'cleaner' items first, then rinse in cold water.

Do you run water to thaw frozen food?

Selection Required

Try using the refrigerator or microwave instead.

Do you water plants with cooking water or fish tank water?

Selection Required

Reuse fish tank water on your household plants—it makes nice fertilizer, too.

Do you flush items unnecessarily; such as tissues, insects?

Selection Required

Dispose of tissues, insects and other waste in the trash.

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