Residential Innovations

New Report from Earth Advantage outlines how local Governments can support Home Energy Score disclosure in Oregon’s rental housing.

Earth Advantage paper from ACEEE summer study looking at key insights for supporting home energy retrofit occupation training through Oregon's workplace development ecosystem. 

Earth Advantage report from ACEEE Summer study looks at actions state governments can take to drive demand for home energy upgrades.

Earth Advantage comments sumbitted to California Energy Commission regarding whole-house home energy rating and labeling pre-rulemaking

 

The US Department of Energy (USDOE) Better Buildings Workforce Accelerator (BBWA) takes a look at how Earth Advantage expanded access to the existing Sustainable Homes Professional Training Program for Latinx contractors in the home retrofit industry.

A feasibility study conducted between Earth Advantage and PNNL.

A new report from RMI, How to Unlock America’s Single-Family Green Mortgage Market, co-authored by David Heslam.

An overview of the significant changes to the energy code in the 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) that will become mandatory on October 1, 2021

A case study in partnership with the City of Portland Home Energy Score program, this features the viewpoints, and experiences of real estate professionals and homeowners. 

Score! How Utility Energy Efficiency Programs Are Benefiting from City Energy Labeling Requirements. In cooperation with the Center for Energy & Environment, Energy Trust of Oregon, CenterPoint Energy, City of Portland, City of Minneapolis, CLEAResult, and Earth Advantage.

Steps states can take to support city-based home energy labeling initiatives. Prepared for National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) by Earth Advantage.

Lessons from Developing and Deploying the Nation's  First Mandatory Home Energy Score Policies. ACEE publication on the two city's Home Energy Score program development. 

Improving Energy Efficiency and Seismic Resiliency in Older Housing Stock

A high performance home data cost addendum for builders and contractors to provide detailed high performance improvements to professional appraisers and real estate professionals.

Cost Analysis of Potential Energy Code Improvements

The Market Valuation of Energy Efficient and Green Certified Northwest Homes with support from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

Three printable posters that provide builders with detailed information on mini-split technology, thermal enclosures, and HRV system best practices.