{"id":70,"date":"2021-08-28T13:42:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T13:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solwest.org\/?p=70"},"modified":"2021-09-29T05:09:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T05:09:06","slug":"oregon-energy-scoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solwest.org\/innovation-efficiency\/oregon-energy-scoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon Energy Scoring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Investing in environment-friendly and energy-efficient homes<\/a><\/strong> will help Oregonians save and support a sustainable and safe energy future.<\/p>\n

Energy scoring systems help people understand how homes use energy and see how little progress can contribute to a considerable amount of energy savings. A certified expert will assess a household\u2019s performance and give a score comparable to an Energy Guide description usually seen on appliances. Then, the evaluator will check for insulation levels, air leaks, doors and windows, cooling and heating systems, lighting, and more.<\/p>\n

Oregon Scores<\/h3>\n

Oregon Renewable Future has created a standard energy scoring method to show how much energy is used and how energy efficient homes are in Oregon. In partnership with Earth Advantage, we have the authority to apply the system statewide.<\/p>\n

The OARs (Oregon Administrative Rules) define the specifications for commercial and residential energy scores. Moreover, the rules set up requirements for certified home energy evaluators and outline requirements for the scoring systems.<\/p>\n

As a result, Oregonians will reap benefits from the process with measurements that are consistent across home scoring systems.<\/p>\n

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Scoring Systems that are Approved in Oregon<\/h3>\n

Presently, Oregon has some approved energy scoring methods:<\/p>\n