Just like the MPG sticker in the window of a new car the EPS or Energy Performance Score is a scoring system for homes that gives consumers a way to compare. It was developed by Energy Trust of Oregon and is being adopted by states across the country. You can learn more about it HERE.
Here's our score sheet.
Today, more than ever, it’s vitally important to take all of a home’s costs into account when considering which one to buy.
Your mortgage broker can calculate your monthly payment quickly and easily. Property taxes and hazard insurance tend to go up over time, but generally not too drastically. There are some expenses however, that home buyers often underestimate; energy is one.
Energy costs have been increasing faster than incomes over the past few years. The newer methods for generating electricity, although “greener”, are not any less expensive. There doesn’t seem to be any near term relief in the cost of a unit of energy but if we can reduce how many units we use we can relieve the strain on the infrastructure and our own wallets. That’s where conservation comes into play.
By choosing a home that uses half, or less than half, of the energy a typical home uses, a family can regain control over the amount they spend on energy.
Mark Mecklem - Miranda Homes
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