Energy-efficient homes in San Francisco may soon receive an official certification from the city, potentially boosting their resale value, according to the San Francisco Gate.
San Francisco officials are developing what they call the "green grade," a designation that the city would place on the property records of homes that meet certain efficiency standards.
The certification could help homeowners charge more for their property when they decide to sell. Potential buyers would know up front that green-grade homes have up-to-date equipment, low utility bills and a relatively light impact on the environment.
City officials view the green grade as an incentive for homeowners to improve the efficiency of their houses, taking such steps as adding insulation and upgrading their heating systems. Those upgrades help curb the state's energy demand and lower greenhouse-gas emissions, bit by bit.
For more information: www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/16/BU4R1KO7P9.DTL#ixzz1XC8n9KgW
Related Stories
Working Toward Affordable, Resilient Homes
A new natural disaster protection act from NAHB aims to support hazard mitigation projects
Client Design Choices in the Time of Social Media and AI
Social media speeds up the trend cycles, and now artificially created images are falling into homeowners' hands
Indoor Air Quality Gets Smart
A home's air quality can now be cloud connected and fully automated with this innovative product
Webinar: From Disjointed Design to Cohesive and Efficient—The New American Remodel 2023
Access the recording for the first The New American Remodel webinar held on March 8 at 2 pm CT
5 Standout Energy-Efficient Products Spotted at IBS 2023
See what this green remodeler recommends from the show floor
Innovative Products: GAF Energy Timberline Solar Shingles
GAF Energy’s latest innovation has taken the solar world by storm
Detailed Design: Benefits of Biophilism
See the details our Model ReModel contractors chose to infuse nature into their ADU
Heat Pumps Now Required in Washington New Construction
Washington is the second state to require heat pumps in an effort to electrify homes