Home Energy Score Model Ordinance

One of the TCMC’s 2024 regional initiatives is to create a model ordinance for a regionally coordinated home energy score disclosure program. A Home Energy Score (HES) is a standardized rating system for home efficiency, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, which can be adopted readily by local governments. A HES looks at the assets and infrastructure of the home to estimate energy use/costs and provide recommendations to cost-effectively improve the home’s efficiency. This information allows prospective homebuyers to consider the home’s energy burden as part of their purchase decision and financing. The model ordinance is expected to be considered by the TCMC City Councils and Board of County Commissioners in 2025 for potential adoption.

Upcoming HES Ordinance meetings at Jurisdictions:

Olympia:

City Council Study Session on March 11 (note: there is no public comment at Study Sessions)

City Council Adoption Hearing TBD

Lacey:

City Council Adoption Hearing TBD

Tumwater:

City Council Adoption Hearing TBD

Thurston County:

County Commission Adoption Hearing TBD

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