Home Energy Assessment
Bend’s Home Energy Score Program Begins July 1st
Written by Matthew Schrader-Patton In the fall of 2022, the Home Energy Score Program was passed by the Bend City Council. In short, this program will require homeowners to have…
Read MoreCity Hosts Home Energy Score Assessor Boot Camp
City Hosts Home Energy Score Assessor Boot Camp This information was sent out in a News Release April 5, 2023 The City of Bend is sponsoring a Home Energy Score…
Read MoreWhy Does TEC Support a Mandatory Home Energy Score Program?
Can you imagine buying a car today without knowing the miles-per-gallon efficiency rating? Especially these days, the MPG of a new car may have a significant impact on your willingness…
Read MoreGet involved with Bend’s climate future
The City of Bend is actively recruiting nine positions for the Environment and Climate Committee (ECC) until July 31, 2020. During the June 17th, 2020 City Council meeting, Bend City…
Read MoreTips for buying an energy efficient home
The home buying process is, well, a process. It’s important to have conversations about efficiency during the homebuying process and not just after so that you can find an energy…
Read MoreLocal Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score
Proposed Mandate Will Shine a Light on Home Energy Use Submitted by: Abbie + Rick Sams, licensed brokers, Team Sams at Fred Real Estate Group The City of Bend’s Climate…
Read MoreMandatory transparency, not mandatory change
Local Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score Submitted by: Mike Tucker, licensed broker My name is Mike Tucker. I’m a real estate broker with Windemere Real Estate.…
Read MoreWhy Bend needs a Home Energy Score
Here at The Environmental Center, we care about the environment, climate change, and affordable housing each of which are important reasons that we support the development of a Home Energy…
Read MoreCommon misconceptions about the Home Energy Score
For more background on what the Home Energy Score is, visit our previous blog post What is the Home Energy Score and why is it in the CCAP? Why Home…
Read MoreWhat is the Home Energy Score and why is it in the CCAP?
The Home Energy Score is a specific sub-action that is called out in Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). It states: Energy in Buildings Strategy 3: Implement benchmarking and disclosure…
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