PRESCOTT VALLEY – More than 50 homeowners and business owners have obtained free energy audits since the Community Development Department launched the program this past November.

The program is open to people who have owned their homes or buildings housing their businesses for at least 15 years, according to Julia Bowers, plans technician in Community Development.

She said the $25,000 grant pays for the 51-point inspections that building inspector Mark Kramer has conducted – a $150 value. The inspection includes insulation, windows and the hot-water heater.

The grant also covers the costs for plans and permits that contractors must obtain to improve energy efficiency inside a home or business. Eleven contractors are on Community Development’s approved list.

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