06/04/2026
🏡✨ A House Transformed. A Community Impacted. ✨🏡
At Home Energy Professional (HEP), we are blessed to be part of projects that go beyond energy savings they help change lives.
This particular home was first identified through Carolina Community Actions' Weatherization Program, where HEP completed the initial Energy Audit and developed a comprehensive plan to improve the home's comfort, health, safety, and energy efficiency.
The improvements included:
✅ New Heat Pump Installation
✅ Air Sealing Throughout the Home
✅ Attic and Floor Insulation
✅ V***r Barrier Installation
✅ New Crawl Space Access Door
✅ Bathroom Ventilation Fan
✅ ASHRAE Whole-House Ventilation Fan
✅ Kitchen Exhaust Vent Over Gas Range
✅ Floor Leveling and Structural Improvements
After the work was completed, HEP returned to perform the Quality Control Inspection to ensure all measures were installed correctly and met program standards.
But the story didn't stop there.
As a Dominion Energy customer, this homeowner was selected for a special Beautification Project through a partnership between Dominion Energy, Carolina Community Actions, and Home Energy Professional.
HEP coordinated the project logistics, including securing the dumpster, portable restrooms, flowers, paint, tools, materials, and other resources needed to bring the vision to life.
Then something amazing happened...
More than 30 volunteers came together to serve this homeowner and community. Together they:
🌻 Planted flowers and landscaping
🎨 Painted and refreshed the property
🚪 Replaced exterior doors
🛠️ Rebuilt the front porch
🌳 Performed extensive yard cleanup and beautification
What started as an energy efficiency project became a complete home transformation.
This is what partnerships can accomplish when organizations, volunteers, and communities work together toward a common goal.
A special thank you to Dominion Energy, Carolina Community Actions, the volunteers, contractors, and everyone involved in making this project a success.
At HEP, we proudly perform hundreds of energy audits and inspections each year, helping families live in homes that are safer, healthier, more comfortable, and more energy efficient.
This is why we do what we do. ❤️