"The updated Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requires sellers of single family homes or duplexes to complete at least six credits worth of upgrades before final sale or pay $2,500 to the city, which is then funneled to the buyer upon completion of the upgrades. For many sellers, installing a heat pump is the easiest and most efficient way to earn all six credits in one fell swoop, while also significantly increasing the appeal of the property, notes Grimsich, CEO of 1-888-Heat-Pumps."
"The City Council approved the new, first-of-its-kind efficiency requirements in April to help Berkeley meet its ambitious climate goal of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, from 2000 levels, by 2050. Under the previous rules, sellers were only required to complete a home energy assessment before listing a property for sale. Berkeley continues to innovate and lead the way for the rest of the country with climate-first policies like this, said Grimsich, a Berkeley High grad, with a palpable sense of hometown pride."
A local heat pump-installation company in Berkeley has seen a surge in business since the city's energy efficiency upgrade rules for home sales took effect on Jan. 1. Berkeley's updated Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requires sellers of single-family homes or duplexes to complete at least six credits of upgrades before final sale or pay $2,500 that funds buyer upgrades. Sellers can choose from about 20 eligible upgrades; smaller measures earn one to four credits. Installing a heat pump HVAC or water-heater system fulfills the full six-credit requirement, simplifies compliance, and often improves a home's market appeal and return on investment.
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