To download a copy of your Home Energy Score
- Click on the image link below to open the Green Building Registry in a new tab.
- Type the property address into the search box, then click on the search icon.
- On the newly loaded page click on the box that reads; “HES”.
- Click on the box that reads; “DOWNLOAD REPORT”.
For the Listing Realtor
The report has already been add to the RMLS “Listing Load” for this property. You will still need to connect the report to your Listing. This video link will show you exactly how to make this happen; https://youtu.be/kPIzIzWyL9A
FAQ
A Home Energy Score is a report compiled by gathering information about a homes’ size, age, and other physical factors, as well as an in person inspection of the home’s insulation, air sealing and any previous efficiency upgrades. Portland and Milwaukie both require a Home Energy Score when listing a *home for sale, which must be completed before the property can be listed for sale. The Scores Report is shared with potential buyers, providing them with a quick 1-10 rating of the homes comparable energy consumption levels, and and estimated energy usage rate for that property.
*Some exemptions due apply to specific locations and properties/situations as outlined in the Administrative Rules of the Residential Energy Performance Rating Disclosure created by each City.
A Home Energy Score report includes:
- A 1-10 score, where 1 is the greatest amount of energy consumed for a home versus a 10 which is the lowest amount of energy consumed for a home (when comparing the properties consumption level to that of the average previously scored home)
- The home’s predicted average energy consumption and average energy bill
- The home’s estimated carbon footprint
- the energy sources that home uses (natural gas, electricity, etc.)
- An overview on the home’s energy-efficient features (furnace, insulation levels, etc.)
- Recommendation for improvements that could make the home more energy efficient
Aside from it being a requirement in the City of Portland and one of its major suburbs, Milwaukie, the HOme Energy Score is swiftly becoming a tool that buyers depend on to make an informed home purchase decision. That’s why 5 other Oregon cities are considering creating their own Home Energy Score requirements (read more here on our blog).
The Home Energy Score uses a simple 1 to 10 scoring method where 5 is the average home in your region. Scoring a 1 on a home means that the house uses much more energy, and 1 means that the home uses less energy that an “average” home. Today, energy efficient materials are more affordable, and energy prices are going up. Combined with concerns about global climate change, homomers are more likely to use the Score to make energy efficient improvements.
The Home Energy Score Report provides homeowners and buyers with a guild to lowering energy bills, and reducing their carbon footprint through upgrades and improvements. Studies have shown that buyers respond favorably to this information, even if a home does not received a high Score. In fact, in survey of Portland home buyers who purchased a home in the past three years, buyers reported that the list of recommended improvements to make the home ore energy efficient, was the most useful part of the Home Energy Score Report.
The appointment usually takes about an hours, and our Energy Assessor can have your Home Energy Score report available for you the same day.
We provide one simple flat rate for each Home Energy Score. See above for pricing and details, or call our office at 503-330-1514 for more details.
Yes, our team works directly with homeowner, builders/developers, and Realtors. After your Score is completed, we will uploaded it to a central server, and provide you with a link which will allow you (and your Realtor) access to the report for viewing and downloading at anytime. We will also connect your Score Report to your Realtors MLS listing, so buyers can easily find it when your property goes “Live” on the market for sale.
Remember, no improvements are required before listing your home for sale, regardless of the results of your Home Energy Score. However, if you would like to improve your home’s energy score you may consider the following:
- Upgrade your home’s insulation in the walls and attic
- Upgrade your furnace to a more efficient unit
- Install a high-efficiency water heater
- Add solar or thermal energy to your home to reduce the drain/use of electricity, natural gas, and oil-heating.
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