The Home Energy Score allows a homeowner to compare her or his home's energy consumption to that of other homes, similar to a vehicle's mile-per-gallon rating. A home energy assessor will collect energy information during a brief home walk-through and then score that home on a scale of 1 to 10. A 10 would represent a home with excellent energy performance whereas a 1 would represent a home that needs extensive energy improvements or energy upgrades. The home energy assessor will provide the homeowner with a list of recommended energy improvements and the associated cost savings estimates as well as the Home Energy Score label. Read more about how the Home Energy Score works for homeowners.
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that accompanies the Home Energy Score.
Learn about the Home Energy Score:
Home Energy Score Label
Roll over the label to learn more about its different features.The Home Energy Score label lists:
- The home address
- Total energy, define as the amount of energy the home would require-assuming certain standard conditions such as 3 occupants and specific thermostat settings
- Home size in square feet, defined as the total. Total interior space that is heated or cooled
- Whether air conditioning is used
- U.S. climate zone
- Current home energy score, defined as the home's energy performance based on its current condition
- Home energy score after upgrades are made
- The estimated annual savings in utility bills after making all recommended improvements.
that accompanies the Home Energy Score.Background
In fall 2009, the Vice President and White House Council on Environmental Quality called on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create a system by which a homeowner could easily and affordably find out how their home's energy performance compares with other homes in the same area. In response, after a year of consumer and expert research and development, DOE is pleased to launch the Home Energy Score.
For tips on improving the energy efficiency of your home today, visit DOE's Energy Savers Web site.
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