Energy Check

What Energy Check does

Energy Check is a Blacksburg, Virginia-based home energy efficiency services firm that has operated as a division of Shelter Alternatives since its 2007 founding by Ed Tuchler. The company delivers whole-house energy audits as its core diagnostic product, combining physical inspections, blower door tests, infrared imaging, duct pressure testing, moisture and humidity testing, and carbon monoxide/gas leak detection. Based on audit findings, Energy Check performs retrofit and installation work including crawlspace encapsulation, attic air-sealing, insulation (fiberglass batts, blown-in cellulose, rigid foam, spray foam), fresh air ventilation, water and moisture remediation, HVAC and heat pump replacement, weatherization of roofs/windows/doors, and heat-pump water heater upgrades. The firm also provides certified code inspection services (blower door and duct leakage testing) for building contractors under the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, radon testing, custom diagnostics, and preventative maintenance packages.

The business serves two distinct customer segments: residential homeowners in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia (primary) seeking to lower energy bills, improve comfort, address moisture problems, and improve indoor air quality; and building contractors (secondary) requiring same-day code compliance testing for new residential construction. Energy Check operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with field-based on-site service delivery, supported by a Squarespace website, Google Forms-based intake, social media presence, and earned local news coverage. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; the preventative maintenance line is the only recurring-revenue stream.

The company employs a small team of six named professionals — including BPI-Certified Residential Building Analysts and a Qualified Home Energy Score (HES) assessor — and reports cumulative metrics of 1,200+ energy audits, 900+ home projects, 600+ blower door tests, and 550+ duct blast tests since inception. The firm is privately held, founder-owned, has not raised external capital, and operates exclusively within its defined Southwest Virginia service area.

Name

Energy Check

Legal name

Energy Check

Website

https://wecheckenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energy Check, founded in 2007 and based in Blacksburg, Virginia, is a home energy audit and efficiency retrofit services firm serving residential homeowners and building contractors in the New River Valley region under the 2021 Virginia Residential Building Code.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Energy Efficiency Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof/Attic Visual Check (Leaks, Flashing, Ventilation) (HSAGAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Filter Replacement & Vent Register Checks (HSAGAOAB), Water Heater Preventive Check (Flush, Anode, T&P Valve) (HSAGAOAE)

Keywords

• Home energy audits
• Residential energy efficiency
• Building performance services
• Home weatherization
• Energy code compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Blacksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Audits: Home energy audit services providing detailed inspection, comprehensive report with recommendations, and optional upgrade estimates. One-time service with potential for follow-up improvement projects.
2. Home Energy Improvements and Retrofitting: Installation services including crawlspace encapsulation, attic air-sealing, insulation (fiberglass, blown cellulose, spray foam), HVAC/heat pump installation, and heat pump water heater upgrades. Project-based revenue.
3. Code Inspection Services: Blower door testing and duct leakage testing for building contractors to meet Virginia Residential Building Code requirements. Certified testing with same-day reporting to county officials.
4. Preventative Maintenance Packages: Ongoing maintenance services covering HVAC systems and other mechanical systems to extend equipment life and lower energy bills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Energy Check is a residential home energy audit and efficiency services company that performs whole-home energy assessments (blower door tests, infrared imaging, duct leakage testing) and delivers follow-on home improvement installations including crawlspace encapsulation, attic air-sealing, insulation, HVAC/heat pump replacement, and heat-pump water heaters. The company also provides certified code compliance testing (blower door and duct testing) to building contractors under the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and supplementary services such as radon testing, preventative maintenance packages, and custom diagnostics/consultation.

Product overview

Energy Check is a home energy efficiency service provider operating since 2007 as a division of Shelter Alternatives in Blacksburg, VA. The company offers a unified suite of services centered on home energy audits—the core diagnostic product—supported by multiple installation and improvement services including crawlspace encapsulation, attic air-sealing, insulation, fresh air ventilation, water/moisture remediation, HVAC/heat pump replacement, roofs/windows/doors weatherization, and heat-pump water heaters. Additional specialized services include code inspections (blower door and duct testing), radon testing, preventative maintenance packages, and custom diagnostics/consultation. The product portfolio follows a services-based model where the energy audit serves as the primary entry point, with implementation services addressing the recommendations identified during assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Audits Comprehensive home energy audit providing detailed inspection, written report with prioritized recommendations, and optional upgrade cost estimates to boost comfort, health, and savings for residential homeowners.
• Crawlspace Encapsulation Sealing and conditioning of vented crawlspaces using moisture barriers and Thermax insulation on walls to prevent mold growth, wood rot, musty odors, and improve energy efficiency by extending the building envelope to foundation walls and floor, for residential homeowners.
• Attic Air-Sealing Identification and sealing of attic air leaks around top plates, plumbing vents, electrical penetrations, recessed lights, and attic access panels using infrared cameras, spray foam insulation, caulk, and weather stripping to prevent conditioned air escape and regulate home temperature, for residential homeowners.
• Insulation Installation Installation of multiple insulation types including fiberglass batts, blown-in cellulose, rigid foam board, and spray foam to optimize energy efficiency and temperature regulation in residential homes.
• Fresh Air Ventilation Installation and guidance on mechanical ventilation systems including Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV), bath fans, and dryer vents to optimize indoor air quality and reduce moisture for residential homeowners.
• Water & Moisture Issue Remediation Diagnostic inspection and remediation services for water intrusion pathways, moisture control, and waterproofing solutions for basements and crawl spaces, addressing water damage and mold risk in residential homes.
• HVAC & Heat Pump Replacement Assessment and installation of high-efficiency heat pumps and HVAC systems to improve home comfort, lower energy costs, and replace outdated equipment for residential homeowners.
• Roofs, Windows, & Doors Weatherization Diagnostic testing using infrared scanning and blower door testing to assess window, door, and roof efficiency, with guidance on ENERGY STAR-certified upgrades for residential homeowners.
• Heat-Pump Water Heaters Installation of energy-efficient heat pump water heaters that use ambient air to heat water, reducing energy consumption by up to 70% compared to traditional water heaters, for residential homeowners.
• Code Inspections (Blower Door & Duct Testing) Certified blower door and duct leakage testing for code compliance under the 2021 Virginia Residential Building Code, with same-day reports to county officials, provided to building contractors for new residential construction.
• Radon Testing Long-term radon testing using monitors placed in the home, with lab analysis, results reporting, and recommendations for remediation, for residential homeowners.
• Preventative Maintenance Packages Recurring service packages covering maintenance of HVAC systems and other mechanical systems to extend equipment life, lower energy bills, and prevent costly breakdowns for residential homeowners.
• Custom Diagnostics & Consultation Expert consulting and testing services provided by BPI-certified building analysts for energy efficiency assessments, air quality testing, and diagnostic evaluations for residential homeowners.
• Building & Contractor Services Professional services for building contractors including certified blower door and duct testing and reporting to county officials for new residential construction projects in Virginia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat pump water heaters can use up to 70% less energy than traditional water heaters
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shelter AlternativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Check is a division of Shelter Alternatives, a company founded by Ed Tuchler. Shelter Alternatives specializes in architecture and sustainable building practices. Energy Check was created in 2007 to advise clients and community on making homes healthy, safe, and energy efficient.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sealed: Sealed is a tech-enabled home energy retrofit company that combines home energy assessments with installation of insulation, air sealing, and HVAC upgrades. Direct comparable to Energy Check's whole-house audit-plus-installation model, though Sealed operates at national scale with financing and data-driven project scoping.
• HomeWorks Energy: HomeWorks Energy is a Massachusetts-based residential energy efficiency contractor performing home energy assessments, air sealing, insulation, and HVAC upgrades with a whole-house building science approach. Closely mirrors Energy Check's integrated diagnostic-plus-installation service model.
• BlocPower: BlocPower is a climate technology company that finances and delivers building energy retrofits primarily for small and mid-sized buildings, using software-driven audits and a contractor network. Comparable to Energy Check in the audit-and-retrofit workflow, though BlocPower skews toward small commercial and multifamily rather than single-family residential.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Home Services: Home Depot Home Services offers installation services across HVAC, insulation, windows, and doors, including energy efficiency assessments. A broad incumbent that competes with Energy Check for the same homeowner retrofit dollars at national scale.
• Angi: Angi is a leading marketplace and lead-generation platform for home services including HVAC, insulation, and energy upgrades. Represents a broader incumbent channel that aggregates homeowner demand away from local contractors like Energy Check.

Emerging players

• EnergySage: EnergySage is an online marketplace connecting homeowners with solar, heat pump, and home efficiency installers and financiers. Comparable in adjacent space to Energy Check as a customer-acquisition and education channel for residential energy upgrades.
• Pearl Certification: Pearl Certification certifies high-performing homes and the contractors who deliver efficiency, comfort, and resilience upgrades. Overlaps with Energy Check's HES assessor capability and adds a certification/reporting layer that Energy Check could offer through its energy audit work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/energy_check

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Energy Check