Austin Home Owners will be required by the City of Austin to have an energy audit performed on homes BY CLOSING beginning June 1, 2009.  There are some exemptions – please click the links below for detailed information.  Please know this is not an inspection that must accompany a seller’s disclosure, but it is required by the City of Austin and hefty fines could be issued for non-compliance.

About the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure Ordinance

The Austin City Council approved the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) ordinance to improve the energy efficiency of Austin homes and buildings that receive electricity from Austin Energy.

Improving energy efficiency can help reduce electricity bills for renters and owners of homes, multifamily properties, and commercial buildings. The ordinance also helps meet one of the goals of the Austin Climate Protection Plan—offsetting 700 megawatts of peak energy demand by 2020 to reduce Austin’s carbon footprint.

The ordinance takes effect June 1, 2009.

Learn More About the Ordinance

• For Owners of a Single-Family Home
• For Owners of a Multifamily Property
• For Owners of a Commercial Building
• Find an ECAD Auditor

ECAD Audit Form: See what the audit form looks like

As always, if I can help answer any questions or offer guidance regarding this issue – CALL OR EMAIL ME.

Anne