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1 Green goes mainstream! Does the evidence support it? Sarah Stellberg Institute for Market Transformation Washington, DC May 15, 2013 Chicago, IL ACEEE Finance Forum 1 of 22
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3 Overview Market Indicators: New Construction Market Indicators: Remodeling Activity Surveys: Consumer Preference for Efficient Features Economic Research: Financial Performance of Energy Efficient Homes 3 of 22
4 Market Indicators: Energy Efficient New Construction 4 of 22
5 21% of new homes ENERGY STAR certified in ,004 ENERGY STAR certified homes built in 2012 (Source: EPA) 1.4 Million ENERGY STAR certified homes built to date Energy Star becomes a standard feature in new homes 5 of 22
6 75% of builders adopt green construction techniques Source: McGraw Hill (2012) SmartMarket Report, New and Remodeled Green Homes 6 of 22
7 Energy Efficiency Booming as Construction Market Recovers 7 of 22
8 Market Indicators: Energy Efficient Home Improvement 8 of 22
9 Energy Efficient remodeling growing rapidly 65% of Remodelers Involved in Green Projects Source: McGraw Hill (2012) SmartMarket Report, New and Remodeled Green Homes 9 of 22
10 Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Consumer spending on systems upgrades and maintenance (e.g. HVAC, windows) increased 6% during the downturn, jumping to a 40% share **Number of projects do not add to total because respondents may report projects in more than one category Total Homeowner Improvement Projects: 2011 (000s) % Projects % Households HVAC 3,665 17% 3% Water heater 3,489 16% 3% Windows or doors 4,335 20% 4% Insulation 2,032 10% 2% Total 21, % 19% U.S. Households 114, % 10 of 22
11 Survey Research: What Homebuyers Really Want 11 of 22
12 Energy efficiency tops most wanted features list on 2013 NAHB Survey 3 of 11 most wanted features dealt with energy efficiency 89% would rather buy an energy-efficient home than one without those features that costs 2-3% less. Buyers want to know about projected energy costs: (percent of respondents) Prefer to purchase from a builder who provides energy rating Projected utility costs would influence purchase Knowing the projected utility costs is very important 34% 34% 40% Strongly Agree 37% 39% 37% Agree Source: NAHB (2013) What Home Buyers Really Want 12 of 22
13 Builders, Remodelers Say Customers will pay 3-5% premium Source: McGraw Hill (2012) SmartMarket Report, New and Remodeled Green Homes 13 of 22
14 Green credentials carry weight with consumers Source: Green Builder Media (2013) Consumer Green Preferences Survey 14 of 22
15 The Value Proposition of Green Source: Green Builder Media (2013) Consumer Green Preferences Survey 15 of 22
16 Source: Green Builder Media (2013) Consumer Green Preferences Survey 16 of 22
17 Financial Performance of Energy Efficient Homes 17 of 22
18 The Value of Green labels in the California Housing Market Source: The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market (2012) Nils Kok, UC Berkeley Matthew Kahn, UCLA 18 of 22
19 A study of price premiums for Energy Star Homes Sample: 300 ENERGY STAR and 150 conventional homes in Ft Collins, CO Single family, detached in new subdivisions (built ) Control for home size, location, and property qualities ENERGY STAR homes originally sold for $8.66 more per square foot than non-energy STAR homes. Source: Bloom, Nobe, and Nobe (2011) Valuing Green Home Designs: A Study of ENERGY STAR Homes. JOSRE Vol. 3, No of 22
20 A study of price premiums for Dual-pane Windows Sample: 3,704 single-family residential sale transactions from in Clovis, California (San Joaquin Valley) Control for home size, location, and property qualities Dual-pane windows contribute 2.99% to overall property value With each increasing year of property age, the presence of dual-pane windows increases the sales price by 0.21%. Source: R. Aroul and J. Hansz The Role of Dual-pane Windows and Improvement Age in Explaining Residential Property Value. JOSRE Vol. 3, No of 22
21 Home Energy Efficiency and Mortgage Risks Is residential energy efficiency associated with lower mortgage default and prepayment risk? National sample of 71,000 mortgage loans o o 29,994 Energy Star 46,118 Control Group 32% lower default risk on ENERGY STAR homes, controlling for other loan determinants. The more efficient the house, the lower the default risk. 21 of 22
22 ACEEE Report: What Have We Learned from Financing Programs Default rates were very low, ranging from 0 3% 22 of 22
23 Sarah Stellberg Program Manager, Research & Policy Analysis Institute for Market Transformation Institute for Market Transformation 1776 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 23 of 22
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