# Energy Efficiency Calculations & Recommendations

Energy efficiency is where good trades work and good business intersect. When you can show a homeowner that a $2,000 upgrade will save them $400 per year in energy costs — a 5-year payback with 15+ years of savings beyond that — the upgrade sells itself. AI helps you run these calculations quickly and present them compellingly.

Calculating Energy Savings

Every trade has efficiency upgrades that save customers money. Use AI to quantify the savings:

Calculate the energy savings for the following upgrade:
- Location: [city/state] (for climate data and energy costs)
- Current system: [describe existing equipment, age, efficiency rating if known]
- Proposed upgrade: [describe the new equipment or modification]
- Average local electricity rate: [$/kWh] and gas rate: [$/therm]
- Building size: [sq ft] and type: [residential/commercial]