Utilities and contractors join HomeBoost’s energy-efficiency model

[mendez]

HomeBoost charges $99 for its home energy assessment—about one-quarter the cost of a typical in-person audit—but many customers pay far less thanks to utility partnerships.

Utilities including Central Hudson, Omaha Public Power District, and Avista now subsidize the service. In some cases, homeowners pay as little as $19, or nothing at all if they borrow the BoostBox from a public library.

The company is also expanding tools for professional energy auditors and testing features that connect homeowners directly with contractors. Tobaccowala says aligning consumers, utilities, and contractors around lower energy use could reduce bills while delivering meaningful climate benefits.

[bonk]

interesting that they’re building tools for pros too, seems like a smart way to scale beyond just diy users