Energy Efficiency and Mortgage Risks: Implications for the Northeast
December 1, 2014
Residential energy efficiency can be promoted by linking it with mortgage finance.
Residential energy efficiency can be promoted by linking it with mortgage finance.
Researchers report that owners of energy-efficient homes default one-third less on their mortgages and discuss policy implications.
Researchers outline key findings from a study showing the risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for energy-efficient homes.