A mortgage that sets money aside for home improvements that will increase the energy efficiency (and ultimate resale value) of the home. You can get one of these when you are buying a new house or refinancing a house you already own. A certified home energy rater visits your house and suggests improvements to make it more energy efficient; once you have made the improvements, the mortgage lender repays the expenses back to you. (See also: Mortgage)
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