Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. A buyer should have all the information about a home before making the decision to purchase. Information provided by a home energy audit can answer a buyer’s questions regarding the efficiency of the home’s heating system and what can be done to improve a home’s energy efficiency. Real estate agents with a general understanding of home energy efficiency can serve as a better resource for their clients during the home buying process. 

By the end of this course, in order to participants will be able to:

•       Identify the types of energy systems available in homes

•       Describe types of heating systems

•       Identify common sources of energy inefficiency in homes

•       Create strategies to improve energy efficiency in homes