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HUD Web Tool Provides Advice on Energy-Efficient Home Rehabs

In six clicks the Advisor provides recommendations for cost-effectively increasing the energy efficiency of a typical renovation project in single-family or multifamily housing. These free recommendations are based on the building type, age, location and project.

The Advisor suggests specific actions to get the most value from a typical remodeling project.

Making a few easy improvements, like sealing air leaks when finishing a basement or upgrading to ENERGY STAR® rated appliances with a kitchen remodel, can produce big savings on energy bills, increase comfort and create a quieter, healthier indoor environment, according to HUD.

“Improving housing affordability is a key component of HUD’s mission. The Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor represents one way HUD can help identify energy efficiency improvements and pinpoint cost savings for any remodeling project,” said Mike Blanford, a research engineer with the Office of Policy Development and Research who managed the development of the Advisor.

HUD developed the Advisor in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The energy efficiency recommendations are based on ENERGY STAR specifications, where applicable.

The Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor was developed for HUD by D&R International, Ltd. and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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