Energy Cost Estimate Tool v2.0: Methodology and Usage

Summary

The National Laboratory of the Rockies developed the Energy Cost Estimate (ECE) tool to address the lack of reliable home energy cost data in real estate transactions, which is crucial for appraisers, lenders, and buyers. Version 2.0 of this tool provides data-driven estimates of annual household energy use and costs across the contiguous United States using a limited number of inputs typically found in mortgage appraisals. The tool is completed, and its models have been validated, showing reliable median estimates for most homes, though it underpredicts for very high energy users.

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