 Would you take your kids to just any doctor, or your car to a mechanic without knowing if they were properly trained and certified? The answer is no, of course. Did you know that your home may need a professional energy checkup by a highly skilled and trained inspector? Georgia Power's Home Energy Improvement Program can help you find a trained expert to examine your home. A BPI certified professional can assess the energy performance of your home and make suggested energy improvements. So what does BPI mean? BPI, or the Building Performance Institute, is a nationally recognized certifying body that develops standards for home energy efficiency improvements. Energy efficiency may not be at the top of your wish list initially, like a new granite countertop or a bathroom renovation. But when one energy component of your home has a problem, it can affect the home's overall comfort and the entire energy performance, which can lead to an increase in your energy costs. A Georgia Power Home Energy Improvement Program participating contractor can give you a full diagnosis of your home's energy efficiency and identify potential safety issues through a comprehensive BPI assessment. BPI contractors are trained and certified to identify energy deficiencies in your home as well as safety and health concerns like carbon monoxide, gas leaks and moisture problems, which can lead to serious health issues. During a BPI assessment, a technician will speak with you to learn more about your home. They will then inspect the interior and exterior of your home, perform a detailed inspection of your attic and crawl spaces, as well as conduct air sealing diagnostics that includes a blower door test. Following the successful completion of the energy assessment, a comprehensive report will be created, including a prioritized list of all the suggested home energy improvements to be made. Georgia Power's Home Energy Improvement Program offers its customers up to a $200 rebate for taking advantage of a BPI assessment, which has an average cost of around $400. So in most cases, that's a 50% savings for you. By implementing recommendations from your BPI assessment with either the whole house or individual improvement approach, you could increase the overall comfort and safety of your home. You can potentially lower your annual energy use by up to 30% and receive up to $2,200 in rebates for making the required energy improvements. This energy assessment is the best way to identify and prioritize the improvements that need to be made to your home. So don't leave your home's safety and efficiency to chance. Get an energy checkup scheduled with a trained BPI expert. To find participating contractors in your area and learn more about Georgia Power's Home Energy Improvement Program, visit georgiapower.com slash home improvements or call 1-877-310-5607.