Your toolkit for a more comfortable home.
9 out of 10 homes lose heat, air, and money through drafty doors, missing insulation or inefficient appliances. OPPD’s Weatherization Program now offers a DIY Energy Assessment, a fast and easy way to perform a complete energy-efficiency checkup for your home.
Through our trusted partners at HomeBoost, eligible OPPD customers can now order the “BoostBox” – a home energy testing kit – for a discounted price of $19 (normally $99).*
With HomeBoost’s guided app, the BoostBox’s thermal camera shows you real-time temperature differences in your windows, walls, doors and ceiling that are normally invisible to the naked eye.
Once complete, the results of your assessment are reviewed by HomeBoost’s team of energy experts. They’ll provide detailed recommendations as to where you can make the biggest improvements, what to fix and estimates on potential cost savings.
*Refer to the Terms & Conditions for eligibility criteria and additional program information; failure to return BoostBox within 30 days will result in a $200 fee.
Why perform a DIY Energy Assessment?
- Find hidden energy loss
- See hot and cold spots
- Fix energy leaks, save money
- Lower your carbon footprint
DIY Energy Assessment results in a complete map of where and how your home loses energy. Finding and fixing the biggest areas of energy loss leads to a more comfortable home and lower utility costs.
How It Works
Order your BoostBox from HomeBoost below. Your kit will arrive 5-7 business days.
Download the HomeBoost app and follow the step-by-step instructions. You’ll use the thermal camera to scan your rooms and appliances – a full home scan takes just 30 to 90 minutes!
Complete your assessment and return your kit to HomeBoost using the provided prepaid envelope. You’ll receive personalized recommendations and a video walkthrough from HomeBoost in 2-3 business days.
IMPORTANT TIP: Upload copies of your utility bills through the app (or send photos to hello@homeboost.com) to receive estimated cost-savings in your results
What's in Your Personalized Report
A team of BPI-Certified home energy professionals review your results to provide:
- A visual energy-loss map of your home.
- A detailed, personalized digital report with video walkthrough – including home energy insights and recommended energy saving improvements (both DIY and professional).
- Cost-savings estimates (if you provide copies of your utility bills)
- Relevant rebates and programs that may help reduce the cost of making these home improvements. (Visit our Save Money, Save Energy webpage for more information.)
Ready to Find Where Your Home is Losing Money?
Click below to order your BoostBox.
You’ll be redirected to our partner HomeBoost’s page to reserve your kit.
The power to save is yours.
Still have questions? Please email customer service, call us at 402-536-4131 or check out the FAQs below. For more information on energy use at home, please visit our energy efficiency webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DIY Energy Assessment?
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What is included in the DIY Energy Assessment Kit, BoostBox?
What happens if I don’t return the device on time?
What if I need more time to perform the assessment?
If I take advantage of this special offer, can I still apply for other residential rebate programs?
Who should I contact with questions?