New energy efficiency ratings - how valuable ?

[jrewing]

I am looking at purchasing in one of two new developments in my area, which are being built as A-rated energy efficient homes, with a expected 40% reduction in energy requirements.

How important do you think it is for future re-sale value to have an A-rated home? All other things being equal, what kind of price differential would you expect to find between two identical houses side-by-side if one was an A rating and the second a B-rating ?

Do you feel A-rating is the way to go these days?

 

[Leo]

Are those regulations in effect yet? It's probably too early to give any kind of difinitive answer. What's the difference in price between the A and B rated properties new?

Obviously, the better the rating, the lower your energy bills will be. So it makes sense to go for the better rating unless there is a significant premium.
Leo