Bell Harig Home Inspections Highlights Benefits Of Adopting Green Energy

Culpeper, Virginia based Bell Harig Home Inspections is reaching out to the community to share information on the different ways in which adopting green energy in their homes can help them save money in the long-term. The company's location and coverage can be viewed here: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3797755706293345424.

Energy concerns have gained worldwide recognition over the past few years. With more countries enforcing and encouraging energy-saving measures every year, homeowners across the world are left wondering what individual benefits they can get from going green in their homes. As part of their campaign, Bell Harig Home Inspections published a blog post that seeks to raise awareness and bring to attention the numerous benefits that homeowners enjoy when adopting energy-saving measures in their homes. The article explores in detail why green measures should be adopted in every house across the US.

Eric Harig from Bell Harig Home Inspections says, "Making your home energy-efficient may seem to be an expensive investment at first glance. However, the benefits you stand to gain will be worth your money. Almost everyone knows that they will end up saving money in the long term, but not that many people know that, apart from saving money over the years, you also stand to gain some immediate benefits that will help you mitigate the upfront cost of this investment."

Harig explains that homeowners who invest in green energy equipment are able to make use of Residential Renewable Tax Credit. This allows them to deduct 26% of the cost of installing a renewable energy system from their federal taxes, effectively reducing the financial impact that it has on their finances. The equipment that qualifies for the Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit includes solar, wind, geothermal and fuel-cell technology, with the only requirement being that they are used in the home. Further information on this topic is available here: https://bellharig.com/home-inspection-thornburg-va.

The implementation of such equipment contributes to the preservation of fast depleting energy sources around the world, though homeowners will also see the positive impact that these devices can have on their home. Certain energy-efficient home improvements such as new, double-layered reflective windows can help diminish the impact of temperature changes over the seasons, for instance. As a result, this reduces the need to use an HVAC system to heat or cool the home, extending its lifespan and significantly reducing energy consumption over the summer and winter seasons.

As appealing as all of these benefits may appear at first sight, Bell Harig Home Inspection states that it is most sensible to approach any changes with caution in order to ensure that everything is done according to the regulatory standards provided. Through their post, the company says, "For many different types of home repair and improvement jobs, permits are required. Though simple repairs usually don’t call for permits, additions or major changes—particularly those that involve structural work, electrical, heating and plumbing—usually demand that you get the appropriate permits from the local building department."

The company states that building permits are usually handled by the contractor or subcontractor hired for the project, though they advise homeowners to pay close attention to this matter as well. If a contractor suggests that a major remodeling project does not need a building permit, this may be a sign that they are either unreliable, inexperienced or working outside the law. Either way, the most sensible path to take in this situation is to check with the building department.

"Do yourself a favor and don’t ignore the legal and safety aspects of any home improvement idea you have. Otherwise, you may have a hard time in the future, particularly if you choose to sell your home," states Harig.

This is a situation that Bell Harig Home Inspections has come across on several occasions during their own inspections, and they state that such an issue can significantly set back a home’s sale or require a great deal of further investment to fix. That is why they advise the community to always consult with an expert before buying a property, as this is the best way to uncover any underlying problems it has.

The company's website includes further details on Bell Harig Home Inspections and their services. Interested parties may reach out to Eric Harig to follow up on any further inquiries as well. Similarly, the company can be reached through their social media platforms. Their official Twitter account can be found here: https://twitter.com/bellharig.