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 …
Complete Home Energy Score Guide to Insulation
When we first purchase a home, or go to sell it, we tend to fix the obvious problems: Rotting porch, leaky roof, old plumbing. But there might be other problems …
City of Portland to Enforce Home Energy Scores with Fines
A fine for listing your home on the Portland real estate market? Yes, if you do it without a Home Energy Score: Portland’s official Home Energy Score blog announced this …
Do Home Energy Scores Affect Home Buyers in Portland?
Disclosing energy costs for a home is a scary prospect. If the home is very energy efficient, that’s good – but what if the buyer thinks it should be even …
How Air Sealing Works to Improve Home Energy Score
Air sealing is probably the top recommendation for improving the energy efficiency of Portland homes after they receive a preliminary Home Energy Score report. In fact, heated or cooled air …
When to Hire a Pro for Portland Home Energy Score Updates
Oregon — and Portland especially — has a proud culture of do-it-yourself-ism. As licensed Portland Home Energy Score Assessors, we support that idea! In fact, the Home Energy Score program …
The Value of a Home Energy Score
Think the Home Energy Score is just a guide to making improvements? It’s so much more! You can literally take a Home Energy Score to the bank and use it …