Over 50,000 Home Energy Scores Recorded in Portland

Last month marked over 50,000 Home Energy Scores recorded since the program began. With this milestone, more than 30% of Portland's housing stock has received a Home Energy Score, helping Portlanders make informed decisions about energy investments for their homes.

August 5, 2026 8:41 am News article

Free income-qualified Home Energy Scores

Home sellers that are at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) may be eligible for a free Home Energy Score.

March 24, 2025 4:24 pm Blog post

Access to income-qualified Home Energy Scores expands

February 26, 2021 8:43 am News article

New contact info for Portland Home Energy Score help desk

February 26, 2021 8:43 am News article

Adoption of Interim Administrative Rule – Title 17

Adoption of an interim administrative rule for Title 17 – Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure.

February 16, 2021 1:24 pm News article

Home Energy Score completes successful first 30 months in the real-estate market

A new evaluation report finds the program has met or exceeded expectations for participation, and provides insights for improving Portland's housing stock.

October 26, 2020 5:16 pm News article

Home Energy Score completes successful first 30 months in the real-estate market

October 26, 2020 8:43 am News article

Home Energy Score and COVID-19

September 8, 2020 8:43 am News article

Sellers start receiving fines this month for missing Home Energy Score

September 20, 2019 8:43 am News article

City to start charging fines for missing Home Energy Scores

July 12, 2019 8:43 am News article

How to improve your Home Energy Score

Your Home Energy Report includes a list of upgrades for your home which will improve your Score. One of the most common recommended upgrades is duct sealing. What is duct sealing exactly and how can it make a difference in your home?

July 3, 2019 8:43 am News article

Energy Efficiency gaining traction for Home Buyers

Realtors® report value in promoting green features in both residential and commercial listings.

May 17, 2019 8:43 am News article

Portland Home Energy Score Celebrates Successful First Year

Homebuyers searching for a home in Portland in 2018 had better access to transparent energy efficiency information.

January 30, 2019 2:21 pm News article

How to keep your house cool and improve your Home Energy Score

June 29, 2018 8:43 am News article

Condos and covered buildings

Since the launch of the City of Portland Home Energy Score program in January, there is one question, which dominates all others in frequency. Do condos need to get a Home Energy Score?

March 5, 2018 8:43 am News article

Home Energy Scores reveal many opportunities for energy efficiency

February 26, 2018 8:43 am News article

Key updates about the City of Portland Home Energy Score from Earth Advantage

February 14, 2018 8:43 am News article

City of Portland Home Energy Score launches

First-in-the-nation program provides new insight into energy use and costs of Portland homes.

January 4, 2018 8:43 am Press release

Portland celebrates first 50+ Assessors, 150 Scores!

While the USDOE celebrates 500 Home Energy Assessors and 75000 Home Energy Scores nationwide, in Portland, we are celebrating our first 150 Home Energy Scores and 50+ authorized Home Energy Assessors. Portland is ready for 2018!

December 21, 2017 8:43 am News article

Listed. Marketed. Advertised. What?

January 1, 2018 is right around the corner and many people are asking which homes need a Home Energy Score starting on January 1. Here’s the short answer.

December 14, 2017 8:43 am News article