Insulation

[Inderpal Chadha]

Hello

I have a rental SFH , it is a 1962 rambler. The tenant complained that the power bill is hight almost $400 (seems high for 1270 sq.ft rambler). I had PSE (Puget Sound Energy, based in WA) do an energy assessment and they recommended that attic needs insulation as it is thin. I have a bid of $1600 for the following:

Attic (1270 sq. ft.)

Seal all accessible air penetration points between conditioned space and attic with low expansion foam.

Install baffles into low vent rafter cavities to allow for adequate ventilation.

(full sofit)

Shield non-­?IC rated can lights with sheet metal. Insulate fan exhaust

duct with R-­?11 CertainTeed Sustainable insulation.

Insulate attic access hatch and apply weather striping

to framing.

Insulate attic access hatch at opposite end of home and apply weather

striping to framing.

Blow in Green Fiber 100% borate treated cellulose to R-­?49.

PSE gives a rebate of $600.

Is this worth it? or are there better options.

Also PSE is giving out free refridgerators and washers if your unit is older than 1990 and is in working condition. Get yours.

Cheers

Inder