1 Myrtle Avenue, Milo, NY

• Year built: 1973
• Square footage: 807 sq ft
• Estimated energy score: 41/100
• Estimated annual energy cost: $1,050 - $2,150
• Estimated annual savings potential: $350 - $850
• Heating fuel: Natural Gas

Built in 1973, this home was constructed just before the energy crisis forced builders and code writers to start paying attention to insulation. Homes from this period in Onondaga County typically have R-11 or less in the walls - if anything at all - and attic insulation that may have been added or upgraded at some point but rarely meets today's R-49 recommendation for climate zone 6A. The mechanical systems have usually been replaced once, but the envelope is often original.

EcoAudit's estimate for this property is based on the typical housing stock in Milo and Onondaga County's climate zone 6A rather than confirmed building data. The actual energy profile depends heavily on what's inside the walls and attic - factors that only a walkthrough assessment can confirm. New York State and National Grid offer rebates that cover a meaningful share of weatherization costs for homeowners in Onondaga County. A free EcoAudit assessment identifies exactly where this home is losing energy and which programs apply.