Learn how with a Home Energy Audit.

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1 Energy efficiency adds up to savings. Learn how with a Home Energy Audit.

2 What is a Home Energy Audit? A Home Energy Audit is the first step to saving energy and money on your energy bills. An audit is conducted by a trained auditor who will assess how much energy your home uses, and then recommend measures you can take to improve the energy efficiency and safety of your home. Xcel Energy offers Home Energy Audits to our residential customers at up to 70% less than the market value. Our partner, The Neighborhood Energy Connection, enlists professional, knowledgeable auditors who can provide a comprehensive plan to save energy (and money) that is customized for your home. If you want to save money on your energy bills, enjoy a cozier, weatherized home, or just want to help reduce energy waste, sign up for a Home Energy Audit today. Select the audit that makes sense for you. We ll help you find your savings opportunities.

3 Home Walkthrough $30 With the Home Walkthrough, the auditor will: Conduct a comprehensive whole house inspection Analyze insulation levels throughout the home Examine the age, efficiency and general condition of your mechanical systems Perform a basic analysis of your utility bills Standard Audit $60 The Standard Audit is our most comprehensive energy audit. An infrared camera is used with the blower door test to deliver a more precise diagnosis. It reveals the imperfections in your home s thermal envelope where heated or cooled air escapes (weather dependent). The Standard Audit includes: A better idea of what is happening behind your drywall and areas that can t be seen A view of temperature differences to see where insulation is present, missing or ineffective The development of more customized solutions to address airleaks, ice dams and overall conditioned air loss

4 Call us at to schedule a Home Energy Audit, or visit us at xcelenergy.com/homeenergyaudit or complete and return the card below Sign me up for a Home Energy Audit (Please allow up to three weeks to schedule your audit) I want to schedule a (please check one): Standard Audit* ($60) Home Walkthrough* ($30) Xcel Energy Account Number Name Home address City State ZIP Daytime phone Evening phone Best time to call What prompted you to sign up? Customer signature Date * Xcel Energy gas and/or electric customers qualify for an audit. I understand that by signing this form, Xcel Energy will provide The Neighborhood Energy Connection my 13-month energy bill history and that the price of my chosen audit will be charged to my account after the audit has been completed.

5 Signing up is easy Once you re ready to sign up for an in-home audit, you can use the postage-paid reply card below, or just give us a call at To qualify for a Home Walkthrough or Standard Audit, you must be a Minnesota natural gas and/or electric customer of Xcel Energy. BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. XXXX MINNEAPOLIS, MN POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES

6 Put your audit to work Once your audit is complete and you receive written recommendations from the auditor, put your audit to work. Install a high-efficiency natural gas furnace, water heater or boiler and not only reduce your heating bills, but get cash back rebates on qualifying equipment. Central AC owners can receive a discount on your summer electric bills each year they participate in Saver s Switch. If your home just needs a few do-it-yourself fixes, check out the wealth of energy efficiency information available for you at xcelenergy.com/energysavings. For more information on our rebates and other moneysaving programs, visit xcelenergy.com/residential. Don t forget to choose Minnesota from the drop-down list. xcelenergy.com 2016 Xcel Energy Inc. Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy Inc CRS #3019