Frequently Asked Questions

An energy consultation is a professional service where our certified experts evaluate your energy usage patterns and provide recommendations to improve efficiency. This includes analyzing utility bills, identifying inefficiencies, and suggesting cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific needs. At organiccandleix, we focus on practical, achievable improvements that deliver real savings.

The duration of an energy audit depends on the size and complexity of your property. A typical residential audit takes 2-4 hours, while commercial facilities may require 4-8 hours or more. Our team works efficiently to minimize disruption while ensuring thorough coverage of all systems and areas. Following the on-site visit, we need an additional 5-7 business days to analyze the data and prepare your comprehensive report.

Organiccandleix is based in Waukesha, WI, and we primarily serve clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. We also work with commercial clients across the United States for larger projects. Contact us to discuss your location and specific needs, and we will determine the best way to serve you.

Energy savings vary based on your current efficiency levels and which recommendations you implement. However, our clients typically see reductions of 20-40% in their energy costs within the first year. Some clients with older, inefficient systems have achieved even greater savings. During your consultation, we provide specific projections based on your unique situation and the improvements we recommend.

While organiccandleix focuses on consultation and audit services, we can connect you with trusted partners who offer financing options for energy efficiency improvements. Additionally, we help identify available rebates, tax credits, and incentive programs that can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs for implementing our recommendations.

To make the most of your audit, please gather your utility bills from the past 12 months, ensure access to all areas of your property, and compile a list of any energy concerns or questions you have. If you have maintenance records for HVAC systems or other major equipment, those are helpful as well. Our team will guide you through anything else we need during the scheduling process.

Yes, all organiccandleix auditors hold relevant industry certifications and undergo continuous training to stay current with the latest energy efficiency technologies and methodologies. Our team includes professionals with certifications in building performance, energy management, and HVAC systems. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of expertise and professionalism.

While we do not directly install equipment or make physical improvements, we provide comprehensive support throughout the implementation process. This includes helping you understand each recommendation, prioritizing improvements based on ROI, connecting you with qualified contractors, and reviewing proposals to ensure they align with our recommendations. We can also conduct follow-up assessments to verify that improvements are delivering the expected results.

Most clients find that an energy audit pays for itself many times over through the savings achieved by implementing our recommendations. Even if you only implement a portion of the suggested improvements, the reduced energy costs typically recover the audit cost within several months to a year. Additionally, many of our recommendations require little to no investment, such as operational changes and behavioral adjustments that can be implemented immediately.

After receiving your comprehensive report, we schedule a follow-up meeting to review our findings and answer any questions you may have. We help you understand each recommendation, discuss priorities based on your budget and goals, and develop an implementation timeline. Our team remains available to provide ongoing support as you work through the improvements, and we offer follow-up consultations to track your progress and adjust strategies as needed.