The software company has launched the Hohm Score, a tool to create an estimate of a home’s energy efficiency in the U.S., offered as part of the company’s free online home energy management tool, Microsoft Hohm.
“The Hohm Score provides an easy way for anyone to measure their home energy efficiency, and compare it with others. It’s important to note that the average Hohm Score here in the U.S. is a failing grade,†said Troy Batterberry, product unit manager of Microsoft Hohm. “Fortunately, by making some simple changes to your household, consumers can easily achieve a passing mark, and save an estimated tens of billions of dollars each and every year.â€
Hohm Scores are calculated by comparing a home’s actual and potential energy efficiency, and is grounded with advanced analytics licensed from Lawrence Berkeley National Labs and statistical data from the Department of Energy. In addition to individual scores, Hohm Scores are available by ZIP code, city and state so anyone can compare a home’s score with others around the country.
The national average Hohm Score comes in at 61, with Hawaii topping the list as having the highest average Hohm Score and with Texas coming in last.
Highest average Hohm Score
• Hawaii – 81
• Delaware – 70
• Maryland – 70
• District of Columbia – 68
• New Jersey – 67
Lowest average Hohm Score
• 47. Arkansas – 53
• 48. Oklahoma – 52
• 49. Nevada – 51
• 50. Tennessee – 51
• 51. Texas – 51
“If each of the 60 million households improved their Hohm Score by five points, collectively that would equal an estimated $8 billion in savings a year,†Batterberry said.
The company says the tool is available to almost every household in the United States at http://www.microsoft-hohm.com.
