New Energy Audit Inspection Coming To Austin, Texas In June, 2009.

In June, 2009 certain properties will require an energy audit inspection prior to the sale being closed. There are exceptions for the inspection as out lined in the City of Austin Ordinance No. 20081106-047

Beware of people offering to certify you as someone who can perform the required Energy Audits because, at the time of this posting, the Austin Energy Department has not finalized and published all the requirements. You may find that you have paid for certifications that do NOT meet all the requirements by the City of Austin. There may be additional requirements up and above a person holding the "BPI" or "RATER" certifications. The city will post the applicable rules when they are completed.

This is the basic requirement for an acceptable inspector as per the draft copy of the ordinance.

§ 6-7-5 ENERGY AUDIT REQUIREMENTS.
(A) A residential or multi-family energy audit required under this chapter must:
(1) be conducted by a person certified as a building performance analyst or equivalent by an agency approved by the director; and
(2) use the audit and disclosure forms prescribed by rule under Section 6-7-3.

If you have questions contact the City of Austin Energy Department. http://www.austinenergy.com/

For information on distance learning resources for the "RATER" or "BPI" certification contact:
Green Collar
Saturn Resource Management.

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