Last week a report was released on energy efficiency, and how it can enhance real estate portfolios.
The report, “Energy Efficiency in Real Estate Portfolios: Opportunities for Investors“, was written by the responsible investment group of the investment consultant Mercer. It highlights the investment value contributed by energy efficiency, as well as the important decrease in potential value with poor energy efficiency.
The report also discusses how to best leverage energy efficiency, particularly for investors in real estate. Despite it’s investor-tilt, it is useful for home buyers (and sellers!) to know how the efficiency affects the value of the home. Make sure you check it out here (pdf file), and discuss it with your real estate agent before any final decisions.