HomeBoost offers DIY alternative to traditional energy audits

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HomeBoost, a startup featured in TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s Startup Battlefield 200, is aiming to simplify home energy assessments with a do-it-yourself approach.

Customers receive a “BoostBox” containing an infrared camera, a blacklight, and access to an app that guides them through scanning their home. The tools help identify air leaks, insulation issues, and inefficient lighting.

The app then generates a personalized report recommending cost-effective upgrades and available rebates based on location. Founder Selina Tobaccowala says the process is faster, cheaper, and more transparent than traditional audits, which some homeowners feel are overly focused on selling expensive HVAC upgrades.

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