Green | March 08, 2010 | 2 comments

U.S. Government To Unveil Labeling Program For Homes To Gauge Energy Efficiency (Like MPG For Cars)

source: http://www.causecast.org/news_items/9686-government-unveils-home-star-labels-to-gauge-energy...

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For years, a focus on miles-per-gallon (MPG) ratings for vehicles has encouraged consumers to buy energy efficient vehicles, which are better for the environment and more cost effective for the user. This focus has lead to innovations such as hybrid cars, which boast high MPG ratings.

Now, what if this way of measuring energy efficiency also included homes? It soon will...

http://www.causecast.org/news_items/9686-government-unveils-home-star-labels-to-...
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