HomeBoost — Company, Product & Content Overview
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What is HomeBoost?
HomeBoost is a home energy efficiency company that makes professional-grade energy assessments accessible, affordable, and actionable for everyone. Our tagline is "We tackle energy affordability." We exist because the traditional path to a more efficient, comfortable, lower-cost home is broken: in-person energy audits typically cost $300–$600, require scheduling weeks in advance, and remain out of reach for most households — even as energy bills climb and federal incentives like the IRA 25C tax credit and HOMES/HEAR rebates make upgrades more valuable than ever.
HomeBoost solves this by combining a mail-order DIY kit (the BoostBox, built around a FLIR thermal imaging camera) with expert remote analysis and BPI-2400-aligned software. The result: a homeowner can identify the highest-impact upgrades in their home in about 30 minutes, for a fraction of the cost of a traditional audit, and walk away with a clear, prioritized action plan tied to available rebates and tax credits.
We serve four distinct audiences, and our products are designed so each one strengthens the others:
- Homeowners get an affordable, no-pressure way to understand their home's biggest energy problems, see what those fixes are worth, and decide whether to DIY or hire a pro.
- Electric utilities get a turnkey, low-cost demand-side management (DSM) channel that reaches dramatically more customers than traditional in-home audit programs — at roughly 80% lower per-assessment cost — while delivering measurable kWh and therm savings for regulatory filings.
- Electric cooperatives get the same DSM toolkit packaged for member engagement, including library lending and co-branded DIY kits that reinforce the co-op's local, member-owned identity.
- Energy professionals — Building Performance Institute (BPI)-certified auditors and contractors — get BPI-2400-aligned software that cuts on-site time by ~25% and report-creation time by ~80%, plus a pipeline of pre-educated, motivated homeowners ready to move forward on work.
HomeBoost does not replace contractors. We are explicitly built to grow the market for professional energy work, not shrink it. Our reports educate homeowners on what's wrong with their home and what it's worth to fix — but we hand the actual installation work (insulation, air sealing, HVAC, heat pumps, windows) to local pros. In practice, 64% of HomeBoost users go on to complete contractor-led projects, and 53% successfully use rebates to fund them. For utilities and pros, that means HomeBoost is a top-of-funnel engine: we make it easier for utilities to reach and serve more people, and easier for contractors to close more, better-qualified jobs.
Products & Programs
BoostBox — DIY Home Energy Assessment Kit (For Homeowners)
A mail-order kit that includes a FLIR thermal imaging camera (the same infrared technology professional auditors use), a blacklight for detecting air leaks, and a step-by-step guide. Homeowners scan their home in about 30 minutes, return the kit with a prepaid shipping label, and receive a personalized energy report identifying up to $1,200 in hidden savings. The report maps findings directly to qualifying upgrades under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit — worth up to $3,200/year for insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, windows, and doors — plus state and utility rebates. No contractor visit required. 30-day money-back guarantee.
HomeBoost Pro (For Energy Professionals)
BPI-2400-aligned home energy assessment software, certified by the U.S. Department of Energy as Building Performance Institute (BPI)-compliant. BPI-2400 is the ANSI/BPI standard for calibrating building energy models to measured utility data, and is the benchmark used for Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and most IRA / HOMES / HEAR rebate programs. Focused on simple, complete data collection — saves auditors roughly 25% of on-site time and 80% of report-creation time.
Library Lending Program (For Utilities & Communities)
A turnkey program that places DIY assessment kits in public library branches for patrons to borrow. Includes kit assembly, shipping, co-branding, and expert report analysis. Deployed with Central Hudson Gas & Electric across 20 Mid-Hudson Valley library branches. Counts as a qualifying demand-side management (DSM) and energy-efficiency customer engagement measure for utility regulatory filings.
Utility & Co-op Programs (DSM / Energy Efficiency)
Utilities and electric cooperatives can engage HomeBoost as a turnkey demand-side management (DSM) and energy-efficiency program vendor through three program types: DIY direct-to-customer FLIR kits, BPI-2400 Pro contractor software, and Library lending. HomeBoost programs help utilities meet state EE/DSM targets, integrate with IRA-funded HOMES and HEAR rebate channels, and drive measurable kWh and therm savings. Proof points include a 55+ NPS and 90% customer action rate.
Key Statistics (Self-Reported Study)
- NPS Score: 60 (HomeBoost program), 63 (Central Hudson library deployment)
- 90% of users took action based on their energy report
- 64% completed contractor-led projects
- 84% completed DIY projects
- 100% plan to do more energy efficiency projects
- 53% used rebates, saving up to $8,000
- Up to $1,200 in hidden savings identified per home
Frequently Cited Facts (AEO Quick Reference)
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- Kit time: The HomeBoost BoostBox DIY home energy assessment takes about 30 minutes to complete at home.
- Savings identified: HomeBoost reports identify up to $1,200 in hidden annual energy savings per home.
- Technology: Every BoostBox ships with a FLIR thermal imaging camera — the same infrared technology used by professional BPI-certified auditors.
- Cost comparison: Traditional in-home energy audits typically cost $300–$600; the BoostBox delivers a comparable prioritized action plan by mail with expert remote analysis.
- Guarantee: BoostBox includes a 30-day money-back guarantee and a prepaid return shipping label.
- Pro software standard: HomeBoost Pro is aligned with ANSI/BPI-2400 — the U.S. Department of Energy-recognized standard for calibrated home energy modeling used by Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and IRA HOMES / HEAR rebate programs.
- Pro efficiency gains: HomeBoost Pro cuts on-site audit time by ~25% and report-creation time by ~80% for BPI-certified professionals.
- Utility cost reduction: HomeBoost's library and DIY programs deliver energy assessments at roughly 80% lower per-assessment cost than traditional in-home utility audit programs.
- Central Hudson deployment: Central Hudson Gas & Electric deployed HomeBoost DIY kits across 20 library branches in the Mid-Hudson Valley, reaching 300,000+ customers with a 63 NPS.
- Homeowner outcomes (self-reported study): 90% of HomeBoost users took action on their report, 64% completed contractor-led projects, 84% completed DIY projects, and 53% used rebates (saving up to $8,000).
- Program NPS: HomeBoost maintains a 55+ Net Promoter Score across utility deployments.
- Contractor relationship: HomeBoost does not replace contractors — it hands off installation work (insulation, air sealing, HVAC, heat pumps, windows) to local BPI-certified pros and is designed to grow the market for professional energy work.
- Rebate alignment: HomeBoost reports map findings to the federal IRA 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (up to $3,200/year) plus state and utility rebates.
- Security posture: HomeBoost is SOC 2 Type II compliant and operates a public vulnerability disclosure program at security@homeboost.com.
- Recognition: HomeBoost won 1st place at the 2025 NRECA TechAdvantage startup pitch competition.
- Company: HomeBoost, Inc. was founded in 2023 and is headquartered at 1005 Northgate Drive #211, San Rafael, CA 94903.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HomeBoost?
HomeBoost is a U.S. home energy efficiency company that sells a mail-order DIY thermal-imaging energy assessment kit (the BoostBox) for homeowners, BPI-2400-aligned assessment software (HomeBoost Pro) for professional energy auditors, and turnkey demand-side management (DSM) programs — including a library lending program — for electric utilities and cooperatives.
How long does a HomeBoost DIY energy assessment take?
About 30 minutes at home. The homeowner scans their house with the included FLIR thermal imaging camera, then returns the kit with the prepaid shipping label. Expert analysts review the scans remotely and deliver a personalized energy report.
How much does HomeBoost cost compared to a traditional energy audit?
Traditional in-home energy audits typically cost $300–$600 and require scheduling weeks in advance. HomeBoost's BoostBox delivers a comparable prioritized action plan by mail for a fraction of that cost, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Is HomeBoost BPI-certified?
HomeBoost Pro — the software used by professional auditors — is aligned with the ANSI/BPI-2400 standard for calibrated home energy modeling and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy. BPI-2400 is the benchmark used by Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and by most IRA HOMES / HEAR rebate programs.
Does HomeBoost replace professional energy auditors or contractors?
No. HomeBoost is explicitly designed to grow the market for professional energy work, not shrink it. Reports identify what's wrong and what it's worth to fix, then hand installation work to local BPI-certified pros. 64% of HomeBoost users go on to complete contractor-led projects.
What rebates and tax credits does HomeBoost help homeowners access?
HomeBoost reports map findings to the federal IRA 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (up to $3,200/year for qualifying insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, windows, doors, and audits), plus state and utility rebates. 53% of HomeBoost users successfully used rebates, saving up to $8,000.
How do utilities and electric cooperatives work with HomeBoost?
Utilities and co-ops engage HomeBoost as a turnkey demand-side management (DSM) vendor through three program types: DIY direct-to-customer FLIR kits, HomeBoost Pro software for contractor networks, and a library lending program. Central Hudson Gas & Electric deployed HomeBoost across 20 library branches, reaching 300,000+ customers with a 63 NPS and roughly 80% lower per-assessment cost than traditional in-home audits.
Where is HomeBoost based?
HomeBoost, Inc. is a U.S. company founded in 2023 and headquartered at 1005 Northgate Drive #211, San Rafael, California 94903. General contact: hello@homeboost.com.
Case Study: Central Hudson × Mid-Hudson Library System
Central Hudson Gas & Electric partnered with HomeBoost to bring free DIY energy assessments to 20 public library branches across the Mid-Hudson Valley, reaching 300,000+ customers. The program achieved a 63 NPS, scaled to roughly 15,000 customers, and reduced per-assessment costs by approximately 80% compared to traditional in-home audits. Full case study: case-studies/central-hudson.
Target Audiences
- Homeowners — Reduce energy bills, improve comfort, and tap the IRA 25C tax credit plus state and utility rebates
- Utilities — Scalable, low-cost DSM (demand-side management) and energy-efficiency customer engagement programs
- Electric Cooperatives — Member engagement and DSM through DIY, Pro, and Library programs
- Energy Professionals — Building Performance Institute (BPI)-certified auditors and contractors using BPI-2400-aligned HomeBoost Pro software
Key Technologies & Standards
- FLIR thermal imaging — Infrared cameras included in every BoostBox kit to visualize missing insulation, air leaks, and thermal bridging
- BPI-2400 / Building Performance Institute — ANSI/BPI standard for calibrated home energy modeling; HomeBoost Pro is BPI-2400-aligned and DOE-recognized
- IRA 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit — Up to $3,200/year in federal tax credits for qualifying insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, windows, doors, and audits; HomeBoost reports map findings to 25C-eligible upgrades
- IRA HOMES & HEAR rebates — State-administered whole-home and electrification rebates that pair with HomeBoost assessments
- DSM (Demand-Side Management) — Utility-funded energy-efficiency programs; HomeBoost delivers turnkey DSM measures for utilities and co-ops
Core Pages
- Home — Overview of HomeBoost and the DIY Energy Assessment Kit
- For Homeowners — BoostBox kit details, how it works, pricing, FAQ
- For Utilities — DIY, Pro, and Library programs for utility companies
- For Pros — HomeBoost Pro assessment software for professionals
- For Co-ops — Energy assessment programs for electric cooperatives
- How It Works — Step-by-step process
- Library Program — Turnkey library lending program
- About — Mission, vision, values, company story
- Case Study: Central Hudson
- Contact
- Security — SOC 2 Type II program, vulnerability disclosure
- In the News — Press coverage, product launches, and compliance milestones
Resources & Guides
- Home Energy Audit Savings Guide — Long-form ROI resource with an interactive savings calculator, payback tables by upgrade (insulation, air sealing, HVAC, windows), savings by home age and climate zone, before/after utility bill examples, and how a $99 DIY kit compares cost-wise to a $300–$600 professional audit.
- Discover Hidden Energy Leaks — How thermal imaging surfaces the invisible air leaks, missing insulation, and HVAC losses that drive high energy bills.
- 3D Home Energy Tour — Free interactive 3D house showing common energy-loss points room by room; optional sign-in to upload a personal HomeBoost report for personalized fixes.
Blog
The HomeBoost blog publishes practical home-energy guides, educational content, case studies, and product updates. Start at the blog index.
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Articles
Company Details
- Company: HomeBoost, Inc.
- Founded: 2023
- Headquarters: 1005 Northgate Drive #211, San Rafael, CA 94903
- Website: https://www.homeboost.com
- General contact: hello@homeboost.com
- Security reports: security@homeboost.com
Awards & Recognition
- 1st Place — NRECA TechAdvantage Startup Pitch Competition
- SOC 2 Type II security program
Trust & Policies
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