How much should homeowners have to pay upfront to get lower energy bills
How much should homeowners have to pay upfront to get lower energy bills  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Aug 05 2026
Description: Energy-efficient homes can save money over time, but new requirements often increase costs at the front end. A recent Department of Energy analysis examined that tradeoff and raised questions about how policymakers should balance affordability and long-term savings Joining me to walk through that analysis is Assistant Secretary Audrey Robertson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.