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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score tool is an easy way for homeowners, buyers, and renters to get directly comparable and credible information about a home's energy use across the housing market.
Shown in a simple 1–10 scale (10 being the most efficient), a Home Energy Score report calculates an efficiency score, estimates total energy use, and provides recommendations for affordable improvements and associated annual cost savings. to improve its efficiency.
When selling your home, you can use a Home Energy Score to reflect the energy investments you’ve made—like installing storm windows, heat pumps, or solar panels—and showcase them in your listing. (Take the energy-efficient house tour for more easy upgrade ideas to improve your property values.)
When buying a home, you want to have as much information as possible when comparing options, and the Home Energy Score tool can help you make an informed decision.
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Each week, Energy Saver sends you tips and facts to help you save more energy and money at home. |
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