operational ratings annually. Thermal imaging would be uploaded when available. The assetbased rating would be valid for up to ten years. 3. Confidentiality of ratings, with Web-enabled disclosure to all relevant stakeholders. Building owners would have continuous access to their home’s ratings online. At the time when the unit is listed for sale or lease, owners would be required to disclose a building’s ratings (asset and operational) on all listings. Owners would also be required to share access to the complete report collected online. This owner would be able to make this disclosure through their online portal, by making the rating fully public at time of listing. For large multifamily buildings, this would effectively mean the rating is continually public. 4. Periodic auditing of labels and assessors. The relevant authority would conduct periodic audits of assessors and labels by using a sample of the aggregated labels. All certified energy assessors would be listed online, giving building owners access to a competitive market of assessor services. The resulting process is illustrated in Figure 3 below.
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