Residents in Johnson County, including its unincorporated area and smaller towns, can reduce home energy use, increase indoor comfort and save money on energy bills by scheduling a no-cost home energy audit with Green Iowa AmeriCorps. The program is open to those who own houses or apartments, and renters can participate by getting permission from their landlord.

The audit assesses how much energy a home uses and identifies steps to improve energy efficiency. There is no fee for the service, and the audit team can work around residents’ schedules for the home visit.

The audit provides a roadmap for realizing the three C’s of weatherization: comfort (indoor air), cost reduction and conservation of energy. The audit blower door test, which measures air infiltration, may not be feasible to do in apartments; however, the audit is useful to identify areas where air may be leaking in or out of the home.

To sign up for a free audit, access the Green Iowa application form at https://forms.gle/kkwoQBRaY9rPZvX6A or call the team at 319-339-5399.

About Green Iowa AmeriCorps

Operated through the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education and hosted locally by the City of Iowa City in conjunction with Johnson County, Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a community service program focused on conservation and sustainable use of energy resources in Iowa.