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Philadelphia Ranked as a Top Energy Efficient City

The ACEEE released their power rankings for the top energy efficient cities and Philadelphia made the list! While energy efficiency can be at times overlooked, if you're thinking about selling your home you will want to highlight your green features

According to the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy, "Energy efficiency may be the cheapest, most abundant, and most underutilized resource for economic and community development.  "Along with this message, the ACEEE released their list of the top ranked "Green" cities, and the greater Philadelphia area made it in the Top 20, at #10!  Cities were evaluated based on local government operations, buildings, energy and water utilities, transportation, and community.  Philadelphia shined due to their Greenworks Plan, heat and power efficient energy systems, and the high levels of transportation services available. Congrats Philadelphia!

While enery efficieny can be at times disregarded and underutilizied, if you're thinking about selling your home, you will want to highlight your energy saving features!  Going green and saving energy has become a popular trend and sought out commodity for new home buyers.  These homes typically sell faster and for more money when properly accentuated.  Many features in your home can be energy efficient such as appliances, home lighting, upgraded windows, and more.  Sharing these features with prospective home buyers will add curb appeal and potentially sell your home faster.  Want more home selling tips, contact Coldwell Banker Realty Corp!

Energy Saving Tip fo the Day from the ACEEE:
"Unplug to cut off energy to electronics that are not in use.  Anything with a power brick, indicator light, or remote control, uses energy even when off."

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