Energy Performance Scores: Valuing Energy Improvements
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Consumers typically do not adequately account for the long-term operating costs they take on when they purchase an inefficient product or home. In addition, most homeowners do not understand where energy (and, therefore, money) is being wasted in their home, or that heating and cooling accounts for over 55% of annual energy usage. They also do not understand the correlation between efficiency and the comfort, health and safety of their home.
The assessment associated with either an Energy Performance Score (EPS) or a HERS Index Score has demonstrated it has the potential to both inform and change behavior, saving occupants on average 20-30% annually on their utility bills when recommended upgrades were taken. The course will take attendees through an EPS assessment, examine case studies for completed energy improvements and look at the growing importance of energy efficiency from the perspectives of homeowners, prospective homebuyers, lenders and appraisers.
The assessment associated with either an Energy Performance Score (EPS) or a HERS Index Score has demonstrated it has the potential to both inform and change behavior, saving occupants on average 20-30% annually on their utility bills when recommended upgrades were taken. The course will take attendees through an EPS assessment, examine case studies for completed energy improvements and look at the growing importance of energy efficiency from the perspectives of homeowners, prospective homebuyers, lenders and appraisers.
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FREE!
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Real Estate Professionals
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John Spillman: John is a trainer and technical consultant with Earth Advantage. He teaches classes to energy auditors, builders, architects/designers, real estate professionals and building code officials. John has been promoting sustainable building and energy efficiency in both new and existing residential construction with Earth Advantage since 2009. John’s construction background is in residential remodeling. He is a LEED for Homes Quality Assurance Designee and Green Rater. John earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of California, Davis.
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