Resource Library
NEEP: Community Home Energy Labeling Toolkit
Overview
As more communities pursue residential labeling policies and programs, there are many factors to consider. This toolkit provides a schedule of considerations and key decisions, comparisons of common labeling approaches, and example policies that are already in place.
Quick Links
Why Pursue Home Energy Labeling?
Home energy labels provide information similar to a miles-per-gallon rating for a car, often through in-home audits or software that incorporate information on a home’s heating system and age, insulation, windows, and so on.
Residential labeling policies can incentivize or mandate the creation of these labels and their inclusion in processes such as real estate listings, and they enable transparency and valuation of home energy efficiency. The increased transparency and awareness around a home’s energy use equips home buyers and renters with information about operating costs of the building, can encourage efficiency upgrades, and inform homeowners about local utility programs and incentives.
Related Resources
A Cup of Joe: Second Law of Thermodynamics
Watch as Joe Lstiburek discusses the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Ducted Range Hoods Recommendations for New and Existing Homes
Read the issue brief for information on the many benefits to adding a range hood to your kitchen, and how it can reduce the pollutant exposures and negative health impacts in your home.
Using the Right Materials with Joe Lstiburek
Watch as Dr. Joe Lstiburek discusses the challenges of open-joint cladding and best practices.