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Elysian Energy LLC

Electrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair, Central A/C - Install, Central A/C - Service or Repair,

About us

Elysian Energy is the region’s leader in energy audits and energy efficiency consulting for buildings. Serving thousands of clients in the D.C. and Baltimore areas, our experienced, certified building analysts provide practical, actionable results you can count on. From homeowners and building professionals to businesses and governments, Elysian Energy can help you save money, increase your comfort, and reduce your environmental impact. We Value People. Elysian Energy is distinguished by the enthusiasm of our employees. While each member of our team contributes unique strengths, it is our collective passion that is the driving force behind our success. Their empathy towards the concerns of peers and clients, their intelligence for developing and understanding complex systems for energy efficiency solutions, and most importantly, their passion for preserving the environment is what affects our direction. This passion is contagious, and the excitement inspires our clients! Even as our work strengthens the community, we also know that the community strengthens us. In return, we afford our staff opportunities to support the communities in which we work by offering paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit community organization of their choice. We Value the Planet. Although our work is inherently good for the planet, Elysian Energy has implemented policies which reduce our environmental footprint as an employer. We utilize flextime and work-from-home programs to minimize unnecessary travel costs and pollution while aiding our employees’ work-life balance. Field employees are provided with GPS systems to reduce travel time and emissions. We purchase carbon offsets for our car and airplane miles when travel cannot be avoided. Elysian Energy volunteers its expertise to non-profit organizations throughout the region in support of their work to benefit the environment. Such organizations include the Green Building Institute, Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light, Chesapeake Climate Action Network and others. Thousands of homeowners and businesses have benefited from our expertise. Our clients often express their appreciation for our attentive, personalized service and our thorough explanations of energy efficiency strategies, sustainable materials, renewable technologies and carbon impact mitigation. Choosing Elysian Energy means lower energy bills for your home or business, lower impact on the environment, and a more comfortable and valuable property. Thank you for considering Elysian Energy and we look forward to impressing you!

Business highlights

18 years of experience

Services we offer

Air Sealing & Insulation Services, BPI Building Analyst Training, Green Building Verification, Home Energy Auditing

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.630 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
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13%
3
3%
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3%
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Showing 1-25 of 30 reviews
Briggs R.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jim and his team did a great job.  They gave us a thorough review of the ways in which our home could be more energy efficient.  They were knowledgeable, helpful, and obviously cared about the quality of their work.  I was impressed.

William S.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Angela Stewart, the Building Analyst was first-rate.  On-time, professional.  Personally installed energy-saving devices.  Explained reasons well and gave good answers to all questions.
Angela was energetic, pleasant and easy to understand.  Seemed very knowledgeable and well-trained.
Replaced shower head with one for lower energy use.  Installed outlet strips to shut off printer and TV accessories.  All at no cost!
Explained how to spot possible leaks in my hot water heater.

Homeowner
Jun 2015
4.0
$125
The test went fine and gave us similar results to the test that was done by the company that we eventually selected to do the actual insulation work.  The energy audit report looked very professional.
The reasons that we didn't go with them for the actual work were that they didn't really inspire any confidence in them as to the quality of work that would be done and we had the impression that they would be subcontracting out the labor for insulating to third party vendors.  They also indicated that we were on our own with BGE for filing and receiving the rebate.  The company we went with for the labor took care of all of that for us.



James W.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
unknown

Gina W.
Feb 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
unknown

Jeremy C.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
unknown
Response from Elysian Energy LLC
"Thanks for the kind review! Please let us know if you have any questions about our services."

Josephine M.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
+The men arrived super promptly, and were very professional in presenting the plan of operation. They then proceeded to inspect
the interior and exterior of the house, taking the necessary measurements to build a computer model later.
nt door, to do the They then set up the frame in the front doorway, to perform the air flow test. The test was amazing, and there
was such air flow from an unfinished closet in the loft, they knew that a big solution to the houses energy and ice dams were to
finish the closet, and provide air seals. They also determined that the knee wall areas of the loft needed insulation, which will be
done via access panels In the unfinished portion of the basement, added insulation and air sealing will provide additional insulation.
Justin and Nick were excited that they could provide such reasonable solutions to the leaks in the house, and prevent ice dams
next winter. Nick wants to be the Lead on the work that needs to be done, so we talked possible scheduling once the contract is
presented. I am so grateful to Josh Ralls of Alternative Roofing for recommending the energy Audits.

Jane L.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
This company is terrific. Nick and jorge and their of 2 evaluated our house for energy loss, proposed reasonable solutions to maximize efficiency and out down energy bills and then worked in basement and attic. They were punctual, polite and smart about their solutions, having to modify their approaches creatively due to surprises that always come with old houses. Many of the drafts i felt throughout my house disappeared and i'm getting a fat rebate to help cover their cost. Fantastic!
Response from Elysian Energy LLC
"Thanks for the awesome review! Please feel free to reach out to us and let us know if we can help in any other way. Also, we'd love to make you aware of our Referral Program. For every homeowner who uses Elysian Energy as a result of your referral you will receive $20 for a referral leading to an Energy Audit and $50 for a referral leading to Air Sealing and/or Insulation work. Your referral just needs to mention your name when they sign up. We can send you the referral reward via mail, or we can donate it to one of our community partner organizations (Habitat for Humanity, Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Clagget Farm, Blue Water Baltimore, or Friends of Sligo Creek). Thanks again! -The Elysian Energy Team"

Ellen B.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
They were right on time, and put down canvas to walk on, so as not to get the floors and carpeting dirty. They were courteous and friendly, and were able to answer all my questions. I had requested a specific type of air sealing and they were very accommodating in arranging that ahead of time. They used a shop vac to clean up afterwards, and followed up with information on available tax credits. I was very happy with the work they did.

Marilyn A.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
I was thoroughly pleased with their inspection and will get a written report of the results within a week. The report will include issues that need addressing, estimated cost of repair and cost effectiveness recommendations.

Amy M.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
See above
Response from Elysian Energy LLC
"Thanks for the review! And best of luck with the new computer! Let us know if you have any comfort issues in the home or any questions about our audit."

THOMAS K.
Sep 2013
2.0
$1,500
Although the crew leader worked diligently and the process did seem somewhat effective in air sealing and insulating my house, there were just too many problems with the job, including one issue that they company has thus far failed to address, for me to reccomend them to others. Specifically:
1) Some members of the crew were inexperienced and got caulk all over my steps because they didn't know how to caulk. I spent hours cleaning up after them.
2) They originally sprayed orange foam on the interior walls and trim of my home! They basically address this issue once I complained, although there are a couple spots I will need to paint over.
3) They sprayed organge foam on the exterior walls of my home under the porch where it was visable. They did come back to my house and fixe this.
4) They didn't follow instructions about where to spray the cellulose insulation in the attic. As a result, when I put the plywood boards back where they originated so I could put back the items in the attic, the plaster ceiling cracked. They have thus far refused my request that they address this problem.
5) They should have been more clear about things they would not be doing (like sealing doors and outlets) that we talked about when they came out to write the bid.
6) I haven't received my refund check from DC and I haven't heard back from Elysian re: what I need to do to receive it.



Nicholas S.
May 2013
1.0
$2,200
Elysian first came conduct an energy review as part of a DC program to encourage homeowners to conserve energy. After they submitted a report I decided to get my attic insulated with Elysian too.
On the day of service, they arrived 3 hours late which meant they had to come the following day to finish, a major inconvenience for me. On the end of the second day I went up to inspect the work before they left and was very surprised at what they did. The contract called for installing Tenmat covers over the recessed lights. Instead they built individual 1/4 inch thick styrofoam boxes. They were so poorly built that the edges were not sealed all the way and I could easily take them apart. I complained about this and added that I thought this was a safety hazard. First they tried to deny that styrofoam was flammable and quot;not anymore than the wood your house is built ofand quot;. When they finally agreed to install the covers I had lost confidence in their workmanship and their ethics. What made me completely loose confidence was when I discovered that a and quot;blower door sealant testand quot; for which they wanted to charge me $675 was advertised on their web site for $125. When I protested about that they replied that their test exceeded the requirements set by the DC government of a 10% reduction in energy loss. I contend the insulation alone did that, and the blower door test was just a big fan they stuck in my door to measure the loss. Again, their web site advertises the same thing for a fraction. I have pictures of the workmanship and I took screen shots of the web site in case anyone tries to change it.
Do not use this company!!!
Response from Elysian Energy LLC
"Dear (deleted member name), Thank you for your review of our company, Elysian Energy. It is our first negative review, and needs to be considered in light of the fact that we were forced to file a lien for this work last month. We’d like to address the concerns you’ve raised in your review and highlight some of the steps we’ve taken to improve our services: 1. We arrived 3 hours late. That morning, our crew was dismayed to discover that our truck’s battery had died. We called you immediately, offered to reschedule, and expressed that our tardiness would likely mean we would need to schedule more time on a second day. Still, we were able to come in and complete much of our work on the 1st day. We appreciate your flexibility with our delay in getting to work on day 1. 2. We used rigid foam board rather than brand-name Tenmat covers to insulate recessed lights. We explained that foam board is a best-practice material for recessed lighting. The foam board was installed in adherence with code requirements. When you expressed your concern with the foam board covers we offered to replace them with Tenmat covers immediately at no additional cost. We reached out to you to remedy this for over three months. On June 5th you took us up on our offer. We also performed some additional air sealing in the garage and trimmed the whole-house fan cover so that it is easily removable. 3. Our pricing and the value of our service offerings were unclear to you. The service for which you were charged $675 was detailed in your report and contract as “Blower Door-directed Air Sealing” representing about 12 person-hours of labor, not a “blower door test”. A Blower Door Test is a building diagnostic that takes about 15-30 minutes. We sat down with you before doing the work and described the costs and processes we would go through over the two days we were in your home. So we were surprised to hear that you didn’t understand the costs involved. Our work resulted in a significant air leakage reduction in your home, which we measured using the pre- and post-work blower door tests. This reduction also makes you eligible for a $500 rebate from the DC SEU. We take our customers’ reviews seriously. We look at your concerns as an opportunity to improve our services and especially our communication with our customers. We made a few mistakes during your job (we are human after all). But we are incredibly proud of our work on your home. We’re proud that we spent months reaching out to you so that we could remedy the issues you had with our work. We spend a lot of time improving our communication, including a series of Field Trainings across our company that focus on effective customer communication. We think our dedication to providing great service to you (despite your ongoing refusal to pay us for our work) speaks to our Quality, Responsiveness, and Professionalism."

Barbara B.
Mar 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
I thought the initial assessment was very thorough, and I received a lot of helpful information from it. I thought that the crew who later installed the energy efficient upgrades in my home did a good job as well. My only issue is that Elysian notified me much later that my $500 government rebate was being postponed because carbon monoxide had been detected from my water heater and my boiler.

Obviously, carbon monoxide is a serious safety issue, and my primary concern was that the company took so long to notify me. Fortunately, my plumber inspected the water heater and my boiler and found no evidence of carbon monoxide. Thus, I will be receiving the rebate.

Joy W.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything went well, but the report was a bit lengthy.

NICK M.
Feb 2013
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Graham G.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything went well. They did the work as expected, and I had no problems with the work.

Tania L.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were extremely professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. They spent a longer time performing the audit than expected, but they didn't charge any additional fees which we appreciated. Furthermore, they had excellent follow up, and their report was clear and easily understood.

Wayne C.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was great! I was very pleased with their comprehensive report as well as the adjustments they made. Thanks to them, we have seen our utility bills decrease.

Pavan K.
Feb 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were timely, kept everything clean, and provided a comprehensive report after the audit. Basically, they did everything as promised and I'm satisfied with the work.

Becky M.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Elysian was great! They provided a detailed report that highlighted problem areas and explained how we could address them. They also gave me lots of materials that explained how we could we could get rebates for certain energy efficient upgrades.

David K.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were courteous and knowledgeable, and they promptly sent out a detailed report.

Kathryn B.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very efficient, very polite, and did a great job. They installed a water efficient shower head, replaced all of the incandescent bulbs with CFLs, and placed insulation on the basement piping at no cost as well. They also provided very helpful information on how to improve my home's energy efficiency.

Heather B.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very knowledgeable and provided a thorough evaluation of the house. Everything went well.

Vincent H.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went well. They did a very thorough assessment, and they provided me with helpful information.
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FAQ

Elysian Energy LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Elysian Energy LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Elysian Energy LLC does not offer free project estimates.

No, Elysian Energy LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Elysian Energy LLC does not offer a senior discount.

No, Elysian Energy LLC does not offer emergency services.

No, Elysian Energy LLC does not offer warranties.