The Appraisal Institute just released a new form for home appraisers that helps quantify the additional value of energy efficiency upgrades to a home. The Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum form is available here: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/downloads/AI_82003_ReslGreenEnergyEffAddendum.pdf. The areas of the home appraised include insulation, water efficiency, HVAC, windows, daylighting, appliances,  Read more »