(picture taken from here.)
The term “going green” seems to be very popular and has been for awhile. It’s nice to see what the numbers look like in different age categories as well as in what fields of energy efficiency. These costs also seem to be ones that buyers might over look when purchasing. Next time you are looking at a home don’t be afraid to ask how energy efficient the appliances are or what their average utility bill may cost. Especially if moving to a bigger home because you will notice a difference in your utility bills because of the increase in square footage.
Also, from a home owners perspective: take these facts into consideration. If you are looking into buying a new furnace, hot water tank, etc. see what level of energy efficiency you can get and what the pros and cons may be as far as money spent out of pocket versus money saved in the long run. By the numbers in the above chart it is something that current buyers are looking for and is another way that your agent can market your home when/if you are trying to sell it.
Thanks for reading,
Danielle