CelloMomOnCars , 3 months ago to random "The city of #AnnArbor is now requiring sellers to disclose their #HomeEnergy usage and costs in a report. Currently, two city staff members conduct the assessments for sellers at no cost. Another purpose of the report is to recommend improvements to make homes more #EnergyEfficient, said Roth." https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/new-ann-arbor-ordinance-requires-home-sellers-to-disclose-home-energy-score/ I hope this is the start of a nationwide home energy rating system. So you know what you're buying or renting.
"The city of #AnnArbor is now requiring sellers to disclose their #HomeEnergy usage and costs in a report.
Currently, two city staff members conduct the assessments for sellers at no cost.
Another purpose of the report is to recommend improvements to make homes more #EnergyEfficient, said Roth."
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/new-ann-arbor-ordinance-requires-home-sellers-to-disclose-home-energy-score/
I hope this is the start of a nationwide home energy rating system. So you know what you're buying or renting.
ixtility , 3 months ago @CelloMomOnCars Good to see this taking off in the US, finally. You may already know this, but if not: the UK has required sellers and landlords to provide “energy performance certificates” to potential buyers/renters for well over a decade. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-performance-certificates-for-the-construction-sale-and-let-of-non-dwellings--2/a-guide-to-energy-performance-certificates-for-the-construction-sale-and-let-of-non-dwellings Not sure it makes a huge difference to decision-making, but probably helps at the margins, and highlights some actions people can take.
@CelloMomOnCars Good to see this taking off in the US, finally.
You may already know this, but if not: the UK has required sellers and landlords to provide “energy performance certificates” to potential buyers/renters for well over a decade.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-performance-certificates-for-the-construction-sale-and-let-of-non-dwellings--2/a-guide-to-energy-performance-certificates-for-the-construction-sale-and-let-of-non-dwellings
Not sure it makes a huge difference to decision-making, but probably helps at the margins, and highlights some actions people can take.
CelloMomOnCars OP , 3 months ago @ixtility After what happened with gas prices in the last few years people will start paying attention! The Netherlands has a similar scheme.
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After what happened with gas prices in the last few years people will start paying attention!
The Netherlands has a similar scheme.