5 Warnings on Home Energy Score Improvements
Two years into the Portland home energy score policy, it’s not hard to get advice on what to do to improve your score. Portland homeowners are adding insulation, sealing up …
What makes a Portland Home Energy Score Assessor qualified?
Home energy score assessors have a unique job. Unlike a home inspector or appraiser, they look at one primary aspect of how a home functions: Energy efficiency. Understanding how all …
Insulating the Garage in Portland: Impact your Energy Score?
Maybe 2019 is the year you finally start a band, restore an old hot-rod or sell your home. In any of these scenarios, you may be wondering if you should …
All About Ducts – Improve your Home Energy Score
Even in a temperate zone like Portland, life would be pretty uncomfortable without some kind of heating system. For most Portland homeowners, heat typically comes from an HVAC system powered …
Oregon #7 For Energy Efficiency, Homes Included
Here are some things you may not know about the state of Oregon: We have more ghost towns than any other state in the country. We’re the only state with …
Best Fireplace Replacement Options for Portland Home Energy Score
A cozy hearth can make a house feel like a home, but a traditional fireplace does not give a house a great Home Energy Score. In this blog post, we …
How to Get Ready for your Home Energy Score
Ready to schedule your Home Energy Score report? Here are five tips for making the most of the experience. 1. Choose a reputable assessment firm. Before the Home Energy Score …
Where to Insulate for Home Energy Score Improvement
If you only had the time and budget to insulate one place in your home, where would it be? Energy.gov states: “For optimal energy efficiency, your home should be properly …
Portland is the 4th Worst Urban Heat Island
The term “Urban Heat Island” brings to mind visions of a tropical city melting into an emerald sea. In reality, it describes an all-too-common effect that happens on hot summer …
Portland’s 2050 Climate Action Target: Home Energy Scores
The goal of Portland’s Home Energy Score policy is twofold: To help homeowners save on gas and electric bills, and to reduce citywide carbon emissions by cutting energy consumption. The …