(a) The laboratory shall develop a standardized report format to be used by providers of home energy ratings. The form must be designed to give potential buyers information on a structure's energy performance, including:
- (1) insulation;
- (2) types of windows;
- (3) heating and cooling equipment;
- (4) water heating equipment;
- (5) additional energy conserving features, if any;
- (6) results of performance measurements of building tightness and forced air distribution; and
- (7) an overall rating of probable energy efficiency relative to the minimum requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code or the energy efficiency chapter of the International Residential Code, as appropriate.
- (b) The laboratory shall establish a public information program to inform homeowners, sellers, buyers, and others regarding home energy ratings.
- (c) The home energy ratings program shall be implemented by September 1, 2002.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 967, Sec. 1(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.