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City staff outline home energy score disclosure policy, council presses on costs and equity
Summary
Staff presented research and engagement on a proposed DOE-based home energy score disclosure policy; councilors raised questions about cost burdens for sellers and renters, administrative home in sustainability, compliance, equity mitigations, and next steps for ordinance drafting on March 9.
City staff presented part one of a two-part work session on a proposed home energy score disclosure policy to the Eugene City Council on Feb. 23, 2026, describing research, public engagement, and trade-offs ahead of a policy discussion scheduled for March 9.
Danielle Klincobell, a climate policy analyst in the sustainability program, said the home energy score is a U.S. Department of Energy standardized assessment that produces a 1–10 score and a report with estimated energy costs and improvement recommendations; typical assessor costs cited were $150–$250 and a score is valid for seven years. Klincobell said roughly 65% of Eugene’s housing stock predates modern efficiency standards, which contributes to higher energy costs and disproportionately affects low-income households.
Staff framed three primary goals of disclosure: increase transparency about energy features and costs for buyers, educate homeowners and buyers on…
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