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To much government control

Too much govt control. Let us beware and decide for ourselves.

No, after moving every 2-4 years, lived in 9 states and 3 of those states multiple times the last thing on your mind is the energy score. If in doubt and you have the option of waiting, ask for one.

Don't home inspections show you everything you need to know?

So tired of the Democrats socialist, Marxist control nonsense, this is America not a socialist country!

Another bureaucratic over reach to fit their agenda with no consideration for the consequences, cost, etc.

This extra cost will be more than just the cost of a score; the City of Bend will charge a filing fee with the City to track these scores and the ECC committee knows it won't make a difference with climate goals because owners aren't required to do any updates - YET.

Buyers can have one done, at their own expense, just like a home inspection, as part of their purchase if they want one. Why does the seller have to pay unless the city's purpose is to force sellers to spend money for improvements they will not benefit from? Let the party who will benefit pay.

Dumb to require it. When people are bidding on houses and paying $70k over asking, the energy score is the last thing they consider. It should be a voluntary, ask if you want it, basis.