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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Frequently Asked Questions, Home Energy Score: 2019
Is the Home Energy Score really something I need? If you’re selling a home within the Portland (jurisdiction) city limits, the answer is yes! There are a few exceptions around …
Home Energy Score vs. Home Energy Audit
Most Portland homeowners are aware that they need a Home Energy Score in order to sell (most) homes in the city. Some Home Energy Companies also offer Home Energy Audits …
Home Energy Score, Home Inspection, Home Appraisal: What’s the difference?
When you sell a home in Portland, you’re going to have that home looked at in a number of different ways, by a number of different people. The system may …
Congratulations, Portland: 8,700 Home Energy Scores in 2018
There may not have been a birthday cake or a piñata, but the Home Energy Score policy in Portland recently celebrated its first full year of implementation. According to the …