70% OFF New-Home HERS / ECC Audit

I honestly didn’t expect the audit to take nearly two hours, but Joe, the CEA technician, explained everything step by step, which I really appreciated. During the inspection, he discovered our condenser had been installed incorrectly. The builder installed a 3-ton system when the AHRI documentation required a 3.5-ton unit. This would have caused long-term performance high energy monthly costs $$$$$$ and compliance issues. I’m extremely grateful this was caught early. Highly recommend California Energy Auditors.

The CEA technician found my airflow was significantly low due to crushed and poorly pitched ducts in the attic. I honestly don’t know how the builder inspector or HERS company missed this. My system was nearly 300 CFM under compliance. CEA charged $575 to correct the duct issues, and once I submitted the receipt, the builder reimbursed me in full. Very happy I found California Energy Auditors. They saved me $$$ on my monthly electric bill and from future comfort and compliance problems.

CEA was recommended by my home builder to give me peace of mind. They tested my entire HVAC system, and everything passed California Energy Compliance. Since this was a new home, I qualified for the 70% incentive, which made the cost less than taking my family out to lunch. Professional, efficient, and reassuring from start to finish.

I bought my home over two years ago and didn’t even know that in California the HVAC system must be tested by a third party for the builder to receive final city sign-off. A friend who owns an HVAC company recommended CEA. I also learned that homes up to three years old can still qualify for the 70% audit incentive.

The test showed my system was wasting a huge amount of electricity. The California Energy Commission required my system to operate under 276 watts, but mine was pulling 478 watts, costing me hundreds every month. CEA provided clear data and options, and the builder ultimately replaced my furnace with a more efficient motor and increased my return from 16” to 20”. My electric bill is now over $250 less per month. Huge thanks to CEA and my builder for standing behind their work.

Great communication and very professional. They called me 30 minutes before arrival and showed up right on time. I wanted to understand how much money I could save by adding zoning to my home. CEA walked me through the numbers, had their engineers design the system, and recommended Luxury Heating & Air Conditioning for the installation. The crew was fast, clean, and did excellent work. Shout-out to Raul, our technician.

As a builder, California energy compliance can easily delay close of escrow if anything is missed. CEA caught airflow and fan watt issues early and provided clear documentation that satisfied city inspectors without back-and-forth. Their reports are clean, detailed, and builder-friendly. This is exactly the kind of third-party testing partner we want on our projects. I love that they work with our HVAC contractors to help them fix the issues.

We’ve worked with multiple HERS and testing companies over the years, and CEA stands out. They don’t just test—they help problem-solve. On one of our homes, they identified non-compliant duct sizing and worked with our HVAC contractor to correct it quickly, avoiding a failed final inspection. Saved us time, money, and headaches.

CEA has been a huge asset to our construction process. Their team understands AHRI matching, airflow requirements, and fan watt compliance better than most inspectors we’ve dealt with. Because of their thorough testing and clear communication, we’ve reduced failed inspections and post-close HVAC complaints. We now use them on all our projects.