Eugene to Require Home Sellers to Disclose Energy Efficiency Scores
Eugene will require home sellers to list energy efficiency scores.
Eugene, OR, October 29, 2026 — In a move aimed at promoting energy-conscious homeownership, the city of Eugene will soon require residential property sellers to disclose energy efficiency scores as part of their sales listings.
The new regulation mandates that homeowners seeking to sell their properties must provide potential buyers with an assessment of the home’s energy performance. Specific details regarding the timeline for the implementation of this requirement were not provided in the summary. It also remains unclear which entity or standard will be used to determine these energy efficiency scores, or if specific third-party certifications will be mandated.
This initiative is expected to provide buyers with crucial information regarding a property’s potential energy consumption and associated costs. By highlighting energy efficiency, the city hopes to encourage transparency in the real estate market and potentially drive demand for more energy-efficient homes.
Information regarding the specific format of the energy efficiency score, the process for obtaining it, or any penalties for non-compliance was not detailed in the available summary. Further clarification on these aspects is anticipated as the ordinance is prepared for implementation.
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