Demand Energy Efficiency Now!

With energy use in buildings responsible for 43 percent
of America’s carbon dioxide pollution, our workplaces and homes are our nation’s biggest global warming polluters.

A city of Austin task force is currently considering a plan to require homesellers to get an energy audit and provide that information to prospective home buyers. People would be encouraged to voluntarily participate in a program for basic efficiency upgrades, like weather stripping and duct sealing, if a house needs it. These energy strategies would significantly reduce global warming pollution and are self-financing -- the savings on utility bills outweigh the costs of the upgrades. More.

Unfortunately, a group of realtors, concerned that efficiency upgrades might lead to delays that cut in to their profits, have launched a campaign to stop this critical program. 

Please sign our petition calling on the Austin City Council to support a strong "point-of-sale" ordinance to improve energy efficiency.

Petition Text

We support a strong "point of sale" ordinance to promote energy efficiency. With energy use in buildings responsible for 43 percent of America's global warming pollution and energy prices continuing to rise, we need to aggressively work to improve the efficiency of existing homes and buildings. A point of sale ordinance would significantly reduce pollution and save homeowners money through lower electric bills.