To Retrofit An Old Home, Try Using Green Home AI

Step 1: Score - Turn a Model Into a Plan

The easiest way? Use a software tool like the DOE Home Energy Score (demo version available for DIY users) to visualize your home’s current energy performance—and how it could improve with upgrades.

🔬 Connecting Building Science to the Home Energy Score

Before scoring your home, you first need to understand the building science behind it.

• ✅ Insulation & Air Sealing – A well-sealed home holds in heat (or keeps it out), directly improving the Home Energy Score.
• ✅ Heating & Cooling Systems – HVAC systems work best when properly sized & paired with a well-insulated home. These upgrades often lead to the biggest score improvements.
• ✅ Moisture Control – Proper ventilation & drainage preserve insulation effectiveness and prevent costly damage.

Step 2: Explore - Find the Best Retrofit Plan

Use the Home Energy Score to imagine different upgrade scenarios until you get the results you want.

🏡 Three Home Improvement Paths to Model:

• 1️⃣ Basic Fixes: Air sealing & attic insulation (most effective, lowest cost).
• 2️⃣ Intermediate Upgrades: High-efficiency HVAC, new windows, wall insulation.
• 3️⃣ Advanced Enevelope and Electrification: Heat pumps, solar panels, deep energy retrofits.

Step 3: Restore - Work With Contractors to Get It Done

Most homeowners get stuck. They know their home needs improvements but don’t know where to start. That’s where Green Home AI helps.

✔ How AI Helped Me:

• ✅ Advised on sealing my basement with minimal moisture risks.
• ✅ Helped me choose insulation layers for better in-floor heating.
• ✅ Guided me in asking contractors for exactly what I needed.

Need Help? Chat with Green Home AI