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The Green Door App by Pearl Certification helps homeowners certify high-performing features like efficient HVAC, solar, and smart home installs so homes will appraise and sell for more. Green Door ...

One way for a homeowner to earn the Electrified Home badge, is to sign up for a free Green Door app account and verify all of their major home appliances and systems that meet Pearl’s requirements...

When considering home upgrades, most people immediately think about a kitchen or bathroom remodel. Many envision hosting a cozy dinner party with friends and family in their sparkling new kit...

If you've been thinking about switching to solar energy to power your home, there's never been a better time. The average cost of solar panels has plummeted 70% over the past decade, and the gover...

Looking for a safer, more cost-effective way to heat and cool your home? Clean heating and cooling alternatives like heat pumps are more affordable than ever and are now supported by federal re...

Air is everywhere. And while you cannot see it, the benefits of improving your home's air quality are impossible to miss. Indoor air pollution has been regularly linked to severe heart and lung di...

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) set aside $4.5 billion for the first-ever federal consumer rebates for the purchase of new electric kitchen appliances, such as ranges, cooktops, and wa...

Whether you're looking to cut down on your utility costs, reduce your carbon footprint, or make your home more attractive to potential buyers, there are lots of reasons to want an energy-effi...

By now, you’ve probably heard that the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) means big things for homeowners. How big, exactly? The IRA has allocated $8.8 billion in rebates for energy efficienc...

The Pearl Certification System assigns points to features based on how much they contribute to a home’s performance.  High-quality installation of a feature earns more points than low-quality...