Category Archives: Housing News

Energy Trust of Oregon’s EPS Helps You Get the Best MPG in a New Home

April 14, 2010 – 11:14 am

The Energy Performance Score (EPS) for new homes is a MPG (miles per gallon) rating for the home.

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Put Your Home On an Energy Diet With the Pyramid Of Conservation

March 23, 2010 – 8:14 am

The Pyramid of Conservation is like the food pyramid but instead of helping you eat healthy, it shows you how to put your home on an energy diet!

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Homestar Program Would Offer Rebates For Energy-Efficient Home Retrofits

March 15, 2010 – 5:58 am

Obama’s Homstar program would offer up to $3,000 in federal rebates for energy-saving home renovations.

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