Mandatory Home Energy Scores are coming to Bend in July. As a Certified Residential Appraiser, Oregon Certified Home Energy Assessor, Owner of A Quality Measurement, and Earth Advantage Approved Trainer, I have witnessed the impact of the Home Energy Score on the real estate market in Portland. When the score was introduced, I was worried … Read more
Are you looking to hire a Bend Home Energy Assessor to obtain a required Bend Home Energy Score but not sure what the assessor will do when they come to your home? Do you want to know how long it will take and what the assessor will be looking at? This blog should help answer … Read more
As of July 1st, 2023, Bend has implemented a mandatory Home Energy Score (HES) program for homes publicly listed for sale. This program aims to provide potential buyers with information about a home’s energy consumption. However, the prospect of receiving a low HES score may cause anxiety for Bend residents planning to sell and their … Read more
Many homeowners may wonder why the City of Bend implemented the Home Energy Score requirement for residential homes listed for sale. It’s because the city has a climate action plan, and the Home Energy Score is just one small piece of that plan. A Quality Measurement has performed over 4,000 Home Energy Scores and we … Read more