Massachusetts bill would require home energy efficiency scorecard before sales

Energy News Network: Massachusetts house hunters may soon have a new piece of information to weigh as they consider the pros and cons of a new home. A bill pending in the state Legislature would make most homes on the market undergo an energy efficiency assessment and require sellers to share the results with potential buyers.

Opponents worry the plan could hurt homeowners who don’t have the money to upgrade their properties. Advocates argue that the process will educate consumers and help them make wiser, money-saving choices.

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