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New Tool Reveals CA Neighborhoods with Best Potential for Home Energy Improvements

Post date: Dec 19, 16

The Center for Sustainable Energy® (CSE) has launched the new Home Energy Improvement Potential Map. The free online resource gives contractors, home energy raters, real estate agents and local governments a tool to identify California homeowners and communities by ZIP code and census tract where residents are most likely to engage in energy improvements from energy efficiency upgrades to solar installations and electric vehicle purchases.

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How to Sell Solar Homes? Get More Info Listed

Post date: Jun 14, 16

San Diego real estate agents learned tips for selling homes with solar energy systems during a seminar held at CSE on Monday, June 13. The #1 takeaway – Put as much information as possible about the solar system into the multiple listing service (MLS) remarks section.

Nationwide, home real estate transactions involving properties with rooftop solar electric systems are on the rise and can be complicated for buyers, sellers and agents when dealing with valuation issues.

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Seminar Explores Solar Home Real Estate Transactions

Post date: Jun 07, 16

Home real estate transactions in San Diego involving properties with rooftop solar electric systems are on the rise and can be complicated for buyers, sellers and agents when dealing with financing issues.

That’s why CSE is presenting a seminar on solar home sales for real estate professionals focusing on the realities of how solar may affect pricing and time on the market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 13.

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Photovoltaics, Real Estate Professionals, Renewable Energy

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Financing of Energy Storage Systems Focus of San Francisco Event

Post date: Mar 31, 16

CSE's Clean Energy Financing Advisory Council (CEFAC) will present a panel of experts exploring the growing market for energy storage technologies in partnership with the San Francisco Department of the Environment from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the San Francisco Main Public Library.

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Building Performance, Business & Institutions, Contractors, Energy Efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, Local Governments, Press Release, Real Estate Professionals, Renewable Energy, SunShot

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Clean Energy Financing Advisory Council Kicks Off California Tour in San Diego

Post date: Feb 01, 16

Admission to all events and live webcasts is free for government officials, financial experts, energy improvement contractors, real estate professionals and others throughout California

CSE’s Clean Energy Financing Advisory Council (CEFAC) is kicking off a two-year tour of California to increase awareness of financing programs and options that support home and commercial energy improvement projects throughout the state in an effort to help stimulate clean energy adoption.

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Building Performance, Business & Institutions, Contractors, Energy Efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, Local Governments, Press Release, Real Estate Professionals, SunShot

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PACE Makes Home Energy Upgrades More Affordable

Post date: Jun 30, 14

An innovative financing method is helping thousands of homeowners across San Diego County to lower their utility bills by installing solar panels, insulation and high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. Their home improvement projects became affordable by using a loan program called PACE, for property assessed clean energy.

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Building Performance, Energy Efficiency, Homeowners, Local Governments, Photovoltaics, Real Estate Professionals, Renewable Energy

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San Diego Home Blends Craftsman Beauty with Modern Energy Efficiency

Post date: Aug 30, 13

When Michael and Jessica Wolf bought their 1911-built Craftsman home in the South Park area of San Diego, it came with the original furnace and a lot of air leakage. "The house was very drafty with air coming in through the windows and floors," recalls Michael.

To make the home more comfortable, the couple incorporated energy upgrades into their remodel plans. Improvements included new ducts, air sealing, attic and wall insulation and a tankless water heater. They also had dual-pane windows and ENERGY STAR appliances installed.

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Building Performance, Energy Efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, Homeowners, Real Estate Professionals