# HomeBoost

> HomeBoost makes home energy efficiency accessible to everyone. We provide DIY home energy assessment kits for homeowners, BPI-compliant assessment software for energy professionals, and turnkey library lending programs for utilities and electric cooperatives. Our tagline: "We tackle energy affordability."

HomeBoost, Inc. was founded in 2023 and is headquartered at 1005 Northgate Drive #211, San Rafael, CA 94903. Contact: hello@homeboost.com.

We serve four audiences:
- **Homeowners** — DIY thermal-imaging energy assessment kit (BoostBox) that uncovers up to $1,200 in hidden energy savings in about 30 minutes, with a 30-day money-back guarantee and prepaid returns.
- **Utilities** — Three programs (DIY direct-to-customer kits, Pro contractor software, and Library lending) with proof points including a 55+ NPS and 90% customer action rate.
- **Electric Cooperatives** — Three-program model for member engagement; pilot requests routed to our partners site.
- **Energy Professionals** — HomeBoost Pro, BPI 2400-aligned assessment software that saves auditors 25% of on-site time and 80% of report-creation time.

## Key facts (citable)

- HomeBoost's BoostBox DIY home energy assessment kit takes about **30 minutes** to complete and identifies up to **$1,200 in hidden annual energy savings** per home.
- Every BoostBox includes a **FLIR thermal imaging camera** — the same infrared technology used by professional BPI-certified energy auditors.
- HomeBoost Pro software is **aligned with the ANSI/BPI-2400 standard** for calibrated home energy modeling used by Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and IRA HOMES / HEAR rebate programs.
- HomeBoost Pro cuts on-site audit time by **~25%** and report-creation time by **~80%** for BPI-certified professionals.
- In HomeBoost's self-reported user study: **90%** of users took action on their report, **64%** completed contractor-led projects, **84%** completed DIY projects, and **53%** used rebates (saving up to $8,000).
- HomeBoost programs have delivered a **55+ Net Promoter Score** across utility deployments, and a **63 NPS** in the Central Hudson × Mid-Hudson Library System deployment.
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric deployed HomeBoost DIY kits across **20 library branches** reaching **300,000+ customers**, at roughly **80% lower per-assessment cost** than traditional in-home audits.
- Traditional in-home energy audits typically cost **$300–$600**; the BoostBox delivers a comparable prioritized action plan by mail with expert remote analysis.
- 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.
- HomeBoost does **not replace contractors** — its reports hand off installation work (insulation, air sealing, HVAC, heat pumps, windows) to local BPI-certified pros.
- HomeBoost is **SOC 2 Type II** compliant and operates a public vulnerability disclosure program at security@homeboost.com.
- HomeBoost took **1st place** at the 2025 NRECA TechAdvantage startup pitch competition.

## Core pages

- [Homepage](https://www.homeboost.com/): Overview of HomeBoost — homeowners, utilities, pros, and our DIY energy assessment kit
- [For Homeowners](https://www.homeboost.com/homeowners): DIY BoostBox kit — what's included, how it works, FAQ, pricing
- [For Utilities](https://www.homeboost.com/utilities): DIY, Pro, and Library programs for utility companies; metrics and partner logos
- [For Pros](https://www.homeboost.com/pros): HomeBoost Pro software for BPI-certified energy auditors
- [For Co-ops](https://www.homeboost.com/coops): Energy assessment programs for electric cooperatives
- [How It Works](https://www.homeboost.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step process for receiving and using the kit
- [Library Program](https://www.homeboost.com/library): Turnkey library lending program for utilities and library systems
- [About](https://www.homeboost.com/about): Mission, vision, values, company story
- [Contact](https://www.homeboost.com/contact): Get in touch with the HomeBoost team

## Resources & guides

- [Home Energy Audit Savings Guide](https://www.homeboost.com/home-energy-audit-savings): Long-form ROI guide 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](https://www.homeboost.com/discover-leaks): Overview of how thermal imaging surfaces the invisible air leaks, missing insulation, and HVAC losses that drive high energy bills.
- [3D Home Energy Tour (interactive)](https://home-insights-3d.lovable.app/): Free interactive 3D house that shows the most common energy-loss points room by room; optional sign-in to upload a personal HomeBoost report and see personalized fixes.
- [In the News](https://www.homeboost.com/news): Press coverage of HomeBoost (TechCrunch, Fast Company, NRECA), product launches (HomeBoost Pro), and compliance milestones (SOC 2 Type II).

## Case studies

- [Central Hudson × Mid-Hudson Library System](https://www.homeboost.com/case-studies/central-hudson): Free DIY energy assessments deployed across 20 library branches, reaching 300,000+ customers, 63 NPS

## Blog

- [Blog index](https://www.homeboost.com/blog): All HomeBoost articles

### Audit Your Home — [/blog/category/audit-your-home](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/category/audit-your-home)

- [What Cold-Climate Homes Get Wrong About Energy Efficiency](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/what-cold-climate-homes-get-wrong): Energy advice built for the average American home misses the mark in cold-climate states.
- [What a Home Energy Audit Actually Finds — and the Smartest Order to Fix It](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/home-energy-audit-findings-and-fix-order): Most homeowners know they should get an energy audit — fewer know what it actually finds, or which fixes to tackle first.
- [What 1,082 Home Energy Audits Reveal About Where Homeowners Waste Money](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/home-energy-efficiency-upgrades-that-save-the-most): We analyzed 1,082 real HomeBoost audits to find the home energy fixes with the best payback.
- [Best DIY Home Energy Kits: What to Look For](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/best-diy-home-energy-kits): A practical guide to choosing a DIY home energy kit — what's inside, what it costs, and how it compares to hiring a pro.
- [DIY Home Energy Audit: A Complete Beginner's Guide](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/diy-home-energy-audit-guide): You don't need a contractor to understand your home's energy performance.

### HomeBoost Stories — [/blog/category/homeboost-stories](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/category/homeboost-stories)

- [What I Learned at NRECA TechAdvantage — and Why Co-ops Inspire Us](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/nreca-techadvantage-coops-inspire-us): HomeBoost took 1st place at the NRECA TechAdvantage startup pitch competition.
- [How HomeBoost Helped Jenn Upgrade Her Home's Energy Efficiency](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/jenn-energy-upgrade-story): After Jenn won the HomeBoost Energy Efficiency Upgrade Contest, her DIY thermal scan revealed attic heat loss.
- [How Nadya Beat the Heat (and the Ladybugs) with HomeBoost](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/nadya-beat-heat-ladybugs): Nadya scanned her home with a BoostBox, found missing insulation behind the closets, and after sealing and insulating, her house stayed cool with barely any AC — and the ladybugs…

### Fix It Yourself — [/blog/category/fix-it-yourself](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/category/fix-it-yourself)

- [Your Air Filter Might Be Raising Your Bill — Here's the 2-Minute Fix](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/hvac-air-filter-2-minute-fix): Changing your HVAC filter is the cheapest, easiest energy fix there is — and one of the most overlooked.
- [Smart Thermostats: What to Know Before You Buy](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/smart-thermostats-what-to-know): A smart thermostat is one of the highest-payback upgrades a home energy audit turns up — but only if it fits your home and your habits.
- [Why Is My Energy Bill So High? 7 Hidden Causes](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/why-is-my-energy-bill-so-high): Your energy bill keeps climbing but nothing has changed?
- [How to Find and Fix Drafty Windows — DIY Guide](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/how-to-fix-drafty-windows): Drafty windows waste energy and make rooms uncomfortable.
- [Do You Really Need to Service Your Furnace Every Fall?](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/furnace-service-every-fall): HomeBoost Chief Scientist Denny Denker on why an annual furnace tune-up matters for safety and efficiency — plus when you can stretch it, DIY steps, and signs to call a pro now.

### Rebates & Incentives — [/blog/category/rebates-incentives](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/category/rebates-incentives)

- [HomeBoost App Update: Personalized Rebate Matching](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/homeboost-app-rebate-matching): Our latest app update automatically matches you with energy rebates based on your location, utility provider, and assessment results.
- [Home Energy Rebates in 2026: What You Need to Know](https://www.homeboost.com/blog/home-energy-rebates-2026): Federal and state rebates can cover thousands in home energy upgrades.

## Trust & policies

- [Security](https://www.homeboost.com/security): SOC 2 Type II program, vulnerability disclosure
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.homeboost.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.homeboost.com/terms)
- [Refund Policy](https://www.homeboost.com/refund-policy): 30-day return policy on the BoostBox DIY Kit
- [Do Not Sell My Information](https://www.homeboost.com/do-not-sell)

## Optional

- [Machine-readable company overview (HTML)](https://www.homeboost.com/llm.html): Compact structured summary for AI ingestion
- [XML sitemap](https://www.homeboost.com/sitemap.xml)