About the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) Ordinance

The Austin City Council approved the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) ordinance to improve the energy efficiency of Austin homes and buildings that receive electricity from Austin Energy.

Improving energy efficiency can help reduce electricity bills for renters and owners of homes, multifamily properties, and commercial buildings. The ordinance also helps meet one of the goals of the Austin Climate Protection Plan—offsetting 700 megawatts of peak energy demand by 2020 to reduce Austin’s carbon footprint.

View ECAD Rules for Implementation.

Learn More About the Ordinance

• For Owners of a Single-Family Home
• For Owners of a Multifamily Property
• For Owners of a Commercial Building
• Find an ECAD Auditor
• ECAD Audit Self Check

Determine If You Need an Audit

To see if your home needs an energy audit, answer the questions in our online tool, the ECAD Audit Self Check.