Why Does South Carolina Offer Home Energy Labeling?

Home energy labels are tools that provide reliable, standardized information about estimated home energy use and costs. Much like miles-per-gallon (MPG) ratings on vehicles or Nutrition Facts labels on food products, home energy labels help people understand how homes use energy and be informed consumers about home energy features and costs.

The South Carolina official home energy label features a 1-to-10 score calculated by the U.S. Department of Energy. The accompanying report also identifies opportunities for home energy upgrades that can reduce energy use, costs, and associated pollution. Homeowners, buyers, renters, and property owners can use home energy labels to better understand how homes currently use energy, identify home energy upgrades, and document completed upgrades for appropriate real estate valuation.

Homes with energy efficient features also typically have lower and more stable energy costs, produce less air pollution, stay more comfortable during summer and winter, along with other benefits.