This data can help motivate investments in home improvements that lower utility bills, reduce carbon emissions, and increase comfort, safety, and health for homeowners. Contractors who use data generated from the City’s Home Energy Score program for marketing purposes must accurately describe the program’s goal of providing residents with information about their energy use. Any misrepresentation, especially any attempt to mislead residents that energy efficiency upgrades are required, may result in disqualification from related City resources and funding opportunities. View the data:
Administrative Rule Change draft documents:
The chapter of City code defining the scope and purpose of the program:
The ordinance adopted to create the Home Energy Score Program:
These administrative rules clarify the requirements for Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure within Portland City Code Chapter 17.108, also known as the City of Portland Home Energy Score program: