New Partnership Seeks Uniform Standards for Green Valuations
In a memorandum of understanding, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the Appraisal Foundation announced that they will join forces to ensure that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice for commercial buildings are applicable to energy performance and green valuations. The collaboration also attempts to ensure that appraisers are appropriately trained in these valuations. Additionally, the Foundation plans to post informational videos and training sessions that can be accessed through their “eLibrary.”
This partnership is a part of the Better Buildings Initiative launched in February 2011 by President Obama.
