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Student 07 · 03-30-12, 06:16 PM

Hi,
As Piwoslaw says most of Europe uses an energy certificate. I know Germany does. It does help when you're trying to decide which home to buy or the value of a house you're trying to sell. When you buy a car you expect the EPA sticker to tell you how efficient the vehicle is- why would you not want the same information for a house? When comparing houses you now have an additional factor (efficiency) to compare.
I like the idea. I think it has led to more fuel efficient cars and hopefully it will lead to more energy efficient homes. It also keeps sellers honest about energy use.
This is the first time I have heard it is offered in Oregon, good news, thanks AC.

03-30-12, 06:16 PM	#4
Student 07 Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Gresham OR Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi, As Piwoslaw says most of Europe uses an energy certificate. I know Germany does. It does help when you're trying to decide which home to buy or the value of a house you're trying to sell. When you buy a car you expect the EPA sticker to tell you how efficient the vehicle is- why would you not want the same information for a house? When comparing houses you now have an additional factor (efficiency) to compare. I like the idea. I think it has led to more fuel efficient cars and hopefully it will lead to more energy efficient homes. It also keeps sellers honest about energy use. This is the first time I have heard it is offered in Oregon, good news, thanks AC.