New federal regulations requiring water heaters went into effect earlier this year. While ultimately a cost savings for homeowners, the replacement may cost more than just the price of the new heater if retrofitting is needed. Under the new standards that became effective on April 16, units that hold at… Read more
Recently, the King County Council explored the addition of energy improvement policies in the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan. Among the policies was a point-of-sale energy improvement mandate on buildings. These policies can kill transactions and add costs to sellers who are not flush with cash. Seattle King County… Read more