The Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) ordinance, as described in Chapter 6-7 Energy Conservation of the Austin City Code, requires energy audits and disclosures for all homes and buildings which are served by Austin Energy and located within Austin city limits.
Do you own a house and want to sell?
Do you own a duplex, triplex, or fourplex and want to sell?
Is there a residential property you want to buy? Are you a real estate agent?
Do you own or manage a commercial building that is 10,000 sq ft or larger?
You must report your Energy Rating to the City of Austin by June 1 of each year.
Use one of two reporting options to get your Energy Rating and report it to the City.
Do you own or manage a property with five or more residential units?
Are you a resident in a property with five or more residential units?
Are you interested in moving to one?
Multifamily properties are required to conduct specialized energy audits for properties 10 years or older. They must make the results available to potential and current residents.
Ask your property manager for Energy Audit results.
What do I do if an energy audit determines that my property is a High Energy Use Property?
Property owners can use ECAD audit results to help improve energy efficiency of homes and buildings, therefore protecting the environment and saving money.
Since energy efficiency makes buildings more distinct and attractive in a competitive real estate market, ECAD also serves as an effective tool for owners looking to make sound building improvements.
Furthermore, ECAD audit results reveal potential hidden costs associated with the ongoing building maintenance, clarifying the cost of a property prior to completing a real estate transaction. ECAD empowers informed property sellers and buyers to implement energy efficiency measures and increase environmental sustainability.
ECAD is a law similar to other energy ordinances in the nation and the world. Non-compliance with ECAD is a Class C misdemeanor with fines from $500 to $2,000. Anyone may file violations with the City of Austin Municipal Courts for review and action.
Please call 512-482-5346 or email us if you have any questions or need additional information about the ECAD ordinance.