Energy Performance Score – New Measure for a Homes Efficiency

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energy efficient homes

Forget price per square foot, the new energy efficiency scoring system, the Energy Performance Score, is taking over as the way to rate new homes based on energy efficiency.  Developed by the Energy Trust of Oregon, the new system assigns a number score for each home based on factors such as the homes size, level of insulation, air leakage, heating and cooling systems, major appliances, lighting, and water heating.  The lower the score the better, a low score represents a home that is highly energy efficient with a low carbon footprint and low utility bills. Compared to MPG as a measure for cars, the EPS is the future measure of the efficiency of the home (more sensible than price per sq. ft.).  The EPS will assist efficiency conscious home buyers in making a decision based on an easy to understand comparison.  It is currently available for new homes only but the Energy Trust of Oregon is working on developing the scoring system for older homes as well.

July 28, 2009 · Filed Under First time home buyers, Real Estate Edu

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