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Author: U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date: 2013

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on gathering and communicating loan performance data.

Certified Home Performance: Assessing the Market Impacts of Third Party Certification on Residential Properties

Author: Earth Advantage Institute

Publication Date: 2009

The report presents an analysis of the market performance of third-party certified sustainable residential properties in the Portland and Seattle metropolitan areas. In each location, a sample of third-party certified homes was selected and comparable homes were found. The author documents that certified homes in the Seattle metro area sold at a price premium of 9.6% when compared to noncertified counterparts.

Design your financing activities to enable long-term sustainability

Establish collaborative partnerships with contractors and communicate with them early and often

Help contractors understand the program’s financing options and benefits, so they can communicate to homeowners

Invest in information and communications technology

Recognize and reward good contractor performance