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What to Expect During Your NYSERDA Post-Test: A Homeowner’s Guide

Why is an Energy Audit or Post-Test Essential?
One of the more challenging parts of our work at Upstate Spray Foam is scheduling your post-test. While it might seem like an extra step, the post-test is a crucial part of the NYSERDA energy program process. After we complete your pre-test (also known as your energy audit or assessment), and the energy efficiency work has been approved and installed, the post-test helps ensure everything was done properly.

What is a Post-Test?

A post-test is an essential follow-up to the energy audit and installation. Once our crew finishes the work, we need to revisit your home to verify that everything was completed according to the state’s guidelines and modeled correctly. The post-test helps us ensure that we’re leaving your home in the best condition possible.

What Happens During a Post-Test?

Here’s what to expect when we come to your home for the post-test:
  1. Reassessment of Combustible Appliances –  We’ll check your appliances, such as furnaces and water heaters, to make sure they are operating safely after any insulation or air-sealing work has been done.
  2. Verification of Installed Work – We’ll measure and assess the insulation, air sealing, and other improvements we’ve made to confirm they meet the program’s standards and are providing the promised energy savings.
  3. Filling Out Paperwork – In order to finalize the project and report to the state, we’ll complete some required paperwork to officially close out the project.

Why is the Post-Test Important?

The post-test isn’t just about closing out a project—it’s about ensuring the work we performed will deliver the energy savings and comfort improvements promised. It provides you, the homeowner, with peace of mind that everything was done correctly and that your home is now more energy-efficient. While scheduling the post-test might feel like one more thing on your to-do list, it’s a necessary and valuable part of the process. At Upstate Spray Foam, we’re committed to making sure you get the best results from your NYSERDA energy improvements. If you have questions or are ready to schedule your post-test, don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’re here to help you through every step of the process.