Turning Mechanical Power into Electricity
I got asked by a friend recently about advice on how to convert mechanical energy generated by exercise equipment such as a stationary bike or treadmill into electricity. After speaking with Luke we did a little research and found the Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike...Another Life Saved by GIC Staff
Today energy auditor, Sean Durkin saved a homeowner from potentially deadly levels of carbon monoxide. As part of all energy audits conducted by Green Improvement Consulting gas combustion appliances in the home are tested for proper drafting and CO levels. When Sean...May EnergyWorksKC (EWKC) Important Update and Information
Energy Works Kansas City (EWKC) is a rebate program for saving energy and money and making your home more comfortable. The program has changed from its October inception. The program is much more simple now, any Kansas City resident can qualify for up...Increase In rebate amount & easy financing for EWKC EnergyWorksKC.org
Although the EWKC program started slow last October, to date we have completed close to 100 projects . What does it take to get to the 15% energy savings required to qualify? This is still not an easy answer because no two houses are the same, and they all use...HEAL Pilot Program Brings Energy Efficiency to Employees
The Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL) program allows employees to payroll deduct energy efficiency upgrades to their homes through their employer. This is both an advantage to the employee as their homes are safer, more comfortable and affordable as well as the...
Brad Griffin
16:26 12 Sep 18
These guys rock! They went above and beyond my expectations- fast, reliable, and very professional. I called several places and they were by far the only choice. Luke and his team educated me on my options, gave their recommendation, and there was no heavy pressure to move forward. If you are reading this review, I cannot think of one reason why you wouldn't give them a call to see if they can help!read more
janet schmitt
19:28 26 Sep 18
Luke and his team did an outstanding job with all of the above! Knowledgeable, professional and they did a great job cleaning up the work site. Everyone was very friendly and the estimate for the work was less than other companies. I will definitely be referring them to friends and family!read more
William Foster
19:01 13 Aug 18
Fantastic to work with! I have used them personally at my first home and my current one. They identified several areas of improvement that have helped out on the energy bills and comfort of our home considerably! Highly recommend!read more
Air Unlimited Heating and Cooling
00:29 02 Oct 18
Luke and the guys at GIC are one of a kind! I've been referring my customers to them for years. Great customer service and quality work.read more
Kim Wendschlag
01:36 08 Aug 18
Employees arrived precisely on time and went above and beyond the work that we were expecting. Very easy process and they even did all of the rebate paperwork for us! Highly recommend.read more
Cathy Pienta
00:00 22 Aug 18
I highly recommend this company and their service. Reasonable cost that will pay for itself in the long run. Excellent people to work with and very helpful.read more
Linda Duckworth
23:18 29 Oct 18
I called and spoke to Luke about his company, and what he could possibly do to my house to make it more energy efficient. He sent out 2 very nice guys, who did a survey of the house and came up with some things they could do to greatly improve the efficiency of the house. He hooked up some kind of vacuum seal on the front door, and showed me how much air was leaking around the house. He looked at the attic to check the insulation, and it was deficient as well. Sean sent me a very detailed report, with pictures, and gave me his suggestions along with the prices. He also told me that he would file all of the rebates for me (which helped take care of a chunk of what it cost). I haven't received a utility bill yet, but can already tell the difference in the house when I turn the furnace on. I think the house is pretty tight! I had them foam the rim joists in the basement, did the whole home air seal and added much needed insulation. A KCP&L inspector came by when they were almost done, and checked their work. He said that he's very familiar with the company and they always do a great job. I was very impressed, and would encourage anyone that is wanting to save money on utilities and have a more energy efficient home to contact them. They were A+read more
Ron Rupp
19:35 04 Jan 19
Quality and professionalism is second to none. They will walk you through how to capture rebates and savings so that it makes sense and that it will pay for itself. Great knowledge level!read more
Eric Schotland
17:53 31 Oct 18
Great service! They performed a comprehensive energy audit that showed how much energy we were losing in our 1996 built house. Green Improvement did new blow insulation in the attic, added board insulation around our two coldest rooms upstairs and sealed all areas around vents, wiring and can lights. They did the same with sealing our basement walls and fixed the seals with our front and back doors. The change in energy consumption was immediate. Our house is now warm everywhere and the drafts are gone! It's like going outside on a cold day in a winter parka instead of a windbreaker. They also take photos of all areas in need of work and take before and after images. The entire insulation project took about 6 hours. I highly recommend.read more
Sharon Alison
20:45 03 Jan 19
These guys are very professional- did a great job adding insulation to our attic in a very timely manner. We highly recommend Green Improvement!read more
Elaine Kross
13:50 18 Dec 20
I discovered the ducts in my garage were not insulated. I called Green Improvement with a few questions and to get a quote. They were very responsive and thorough answering all my questions and the quote was very reasonable. I scheduled an appointment. While waiting for the appointment I had a couple more questions. Again, they were quick to respond and thorough. They arrived on time and completed the job in a professional, timely manner. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family!read more
aiken conrad
16:46 21 Jan 21
These guys were great!! Prompt friendly service. Very transparent in their findings and clear in the best options for correction. Really helped to make my old drafty house cozier.read more
Patricia Kissinger
16:50 30 Nov 20
From the first day I met the owner and his partner I was impressed. Not only were they patient and thorough with their answers to my questions, they made me feel comfortable and at ease. Their answers and explanations made me feel confident about hiring them to insulate my attic. The team did an excellent job when installing the insulation. They did what they said they were going to do!read more
Patricia Pheffer
17:23 21 Jan 21
Green Improvements provided insulation services in my home. They were professional and efficient, keeping me informed along the way. I was very pleased with the finished product and would not hesitate using their services again, should the need arise.read more
Alex Schmidt
16:33 29 Jan 21
Loved working with Green Improvement Consulting! Easy quote process, prompt scheduling, fair pricing, friendly employees... These guys have it down. 10/10 would recommend.read more
TL Frederick
15:47 24 Feb 21
We are very satisfied with the entire experience end to end. They were very thorough and ensured all of our questions were answered. The crew was nice and professional! Would definitely recommend to anyone!read more
Sean Hill
16:45 13 Mar 21
Super friendly and very responsive. Told me straight up what they were going to do and how to do it. Team came in and got the work done fast and very clean. Noticed a huge difference after they put insulation in the ceiling and encapsulated my crawl space.read more
Barb Durkin
19:03 15 Mar 21
The GIC team was very prompt and knowledgeable. They were very neat and cleaned up well after themselves. We had our attic insulated and foam sprayed on rim joist and basement crawlspace. We noticed the house to be much quieter immediately. So glad we had this done in January before the -22 degree temperatures hit. Can't wait to see the effect on summer air conditioning bills.read more
Susan Swanson
15:14 09 Apr 21
Luke and crew did an energy audit and followed up with insulating some crawl spaces. They were easy to communicate with, knowledgeable and flexible. Not high pressure. Reliable, efficient and polite. And they cleaned up after!read more
David Finkle
20:29 10 Apr 21
Added insulation and air sealing in the attic. Very professional, organized, and on time. Performed blower door test before and after to demonstrate the improvements. Would definitely recommend!read more
Quentin Johnston
14:50 25 Apr 21
Highly recommended. They are simply good people. They did an excellent job in doing a whole house evaluation, fixing the places that were poorly insulated and blowing insulation into the attic. They were SUPER responsive when I realized that the baffles had not been installed and they came around quickly and fixed the issue.read more
David McKay
16:16 16 Apr 21
GIC added insulation and air sealing in our attic. I had multiple bids and felt that GIC was the company that best understood what needed to be done to make our home more comfortable and energy efficient. The team was thorough and did the work quickly and efficiently. I was impressed with their attention to detail and I look forward to a much more comfortable home this summer.read more
Blythe Cooper
05:02 17 Aug 22
We are so happy with our insulation installation services and energy efficiency updates with Green Improvement Consulting. Sean was very professional and so accommodating. He was patient with my crazy schedule and showed us different ways to address the energy issues in our very old home. He carefully listened to our needs and helped us find exactly what we were looking for.
The technicians who came out and installed the insulation were so nice and careful in their work. Our home was finally WARM in the winter and our pipes no longer froze in the kitchen. Sean even checked back to make sure everything was in great working order and to ensure that our expectations had been met.
If you are in need of energy improvements and insulation for your home, I highly recommend this team. I am a teacher on a budget and they were able to work with me and find me something I could afford through various grants and homeowner programs. They didn't try to push anything I did not need and they were prompt and skilled with their service. Definitely give them a call - you won't regret it!read more
Val allenbrand
21:48 19 Jul 22
Our air conditioner was struggling to keep up in the summer months. Our house is 50 some years old. The insulation had settled. It was recommended we have new insulation blown and it has made a world of difference both for winter and summer for our electric bill and gas bill. They were fast efficient and did an amazing job!read more
Brian Corn
17:36 18 Jul 22
MyGreenKC performed an energy audit of our 100+ year old home with a focus on air flow between the floors. The photos they shared with me showed several areas where insulation would reduce the mixing of air between floors. They ultimately insulated the attic, spaces between the 2nd and 3rd floors, walls on the 3rd floor, and the seams between 1st floor and basement ceilings. They were able to reduce air flow by 50%. Our 3rd floor feels completely different; we used to have occasional issues with humidity that have pretty much disappeared. Overall the house is cooler without having to use more energy, as we are not loosing air in walks and floors. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to tighten up the envelope in their home!read more
