B1: Reduce energy use in existing residential construction
B1.1 Residential energy performance ratings *
Require energy performance ratings and disclosures for homes at time of sale, lease, or rent so that owners, tenants, and prospective buyers are informed before making purchasing or rental decisions.
B1.2 Residential energy audits *
Develop and adopt policies that require residential properties to undertake an energy audit at the time of sale or during a substantial remodel. Work with financial institutions to develop mortgage products that incorporate audited energy efficiency recommendations.
B1.3 Residential energy retrofit program
Partner with energy audit providers and loan providers to establish and market residential energy efficiency and weatherization retrofit programs, with a focus on low-income residents, low-interest loans, and post audit follow-through.
B1.4 Rental housing energy efficiency incentives *
Introduce a policy that provides property tax breaks for landlords who install energy conservation measures in rental housing.
B1.5 Property tax credit *
Create a property tax credit for property owners who participate in energy efficiency.
B1.6 Rental housing energy efficiency baseline *
Pass an ordinance to require rental units to meet baseline levels of energy efficiency and make them more stringent over time.
B1.7 Residential utility outreach
Expand utility outreach to residential customers about the benefits of clean and efficient energy technologies/practices and available rebates and bill credits for efficient appliances and equipment. Focus on neighborhoods with older buildings and create group packages for efficiency upgrades, if possible.
B1:8 Landlord education
Educate landlords on options and benefits for improved energy efficiency.
B1._ Energy efficiency financing
Offer loans for residential energy efficiency improvements.
B1._ Residential utility rebates
Offer additional utility rebates or bill credits to induce residents to buy and install energy-efficient appliances and other equipment.
B1:_ Efficiency of scale
Create group packages for efficiency upgrades within a target neighborhood or with a target audience.