Top 3 Ways to Improve Energy Bill while Staying Home
Several weeks into social distancing and working from home, many people in Portland are starting to see an impact of the pandemic that they might not have expected: Increased energy …
What is a Home Energy Score Report?
You scheduled online or made the phone call. A Home Energy Score Assessor came to your Portland home and did the assessment. Then they handed you a piece of paper, …
Cash Back for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Portland – 2020
Did you know that homeowners in Portland are eligible for cash incentives and low-interest loans to make energy efficiency improvements? If you long to snug up your home but are …
Guide to Choose a Home Energy Score Provider
We know there are a lot of choices out there for getting a Home Energy Score in Portland in 2020. When this program was first enacted in 2018, almost a …
Portland Home Energy Ratings and Certification Guide
Buying a new home? You may be wondering what the different energy efficiency ratings and certifications mean. From EPS to LEED to HES, there are enough acronyms out there to …
Home Energy Scores in Portland: 2020 FAQs
1. What is the Home Energy Score and why do I need one? According to the City of Portland, “Home energy scores are a market-based solution for conveying previously unknown …
Will your Home Energy Score Improvement Pay for Itself?
“How much will it cost?” That’s the question most frequently asked by Portland homeowners considering improvements that will boost their Home Energy Score. It’s a good question, but there’s a …
Top 5 Questions on Home Energy Scores and Efficiency
Q. I’m getting a Home Energy Score Assessment done on my home in Portland. Should I invest in some energy-efficient light bulbs and/or smart thermostat? A. The assessment rubric used …
Portland Energy Bills too High?
Bills, bills, bills… nobody likes them, but for some, they’re truly unmanageable. If you’re paying too much for electric and other utilities in Portland, there are options, and Home Energy …
Is a New Home or an Energy Upgraded Home more efficient?
Purchasing a home in Portland can be a challenge, especially if you’re looking for energy efficiency. Many buyers assume that if they’re willing to spend more and purchase a newly …