Better Buildings Home Energy Score: Newsroom
Better Buildings Home Energy Score: Newsroom
Mar 13, 2018
Like a miles-per-gallon rating for your car, Home Energy Score allows homeowners and buyers to estimate their yearly energy bills. The higher the score, the more energy efficient a home is. Visit http://www.homeenergyscore.gov/. Credits: Voice Over: Allison Lantero - U.S. Department of Energy; Illustrations: Sarah Wagoner - The Hannon Group.
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Jan 16, 2018
Portland to begin requiring energy scores for homes before they hit the market
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Jan 16, 2018
This is the time of year we start thinking about the energy efficiency of our homes. Guests will talk about tools you can use to get your homes energy ratings and what you can do to improve your score.
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Dec 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Home Energy Score program (the Score) is celebrating a milestone this month: Since the program launch in 2012, over 500 individuals are qualified to offer the Score, a miles-per-gallon energy rating system for homes. Read more Oct 26, 2017
This October, the Energy Department’s Home Energy Score team, along with many of their partnering organizations, have been celebrating Energy Action Month. These organizations (including state energy offices, non-profits, and utilities) recognize that the Home Energy Score is an effective way to communicate a home’s energy use. Read more