Not sooner than 2017, the City shall consider adopting a Residential Energy Performance Assessment and Disclosure (EPAD-R) Ordinance for detached single-family homes and multi-family homes. The EPAD-R Ordinance may include the following:
- energy performance disclosures at certain points or thresholds
- use of a free online tool such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Home Energy Yardstick for self-assessment, which takes into account the size of the home and number of occupants
- alternatively, use of a low-cost assessment tool such as the Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score
- flexible exemption provisions including:
- the age of the building,
- foreclosures or short sales,
- recent energy efficiency upgrades,
- an owner providing 12 consecutive monthly utility bills from the previous two years
Responsible Department(s):
Public Works – Utilities and Environmental Services
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
Development Services
Program Type(s):
Funding Source(s):
General Fund
Timeframe:
2017-2019, 2020-2040
Program Status:
Not Started
In Progress
Complete