If you are doing business in Montgomery County, Maryland, be aware that a new law takes effect on January 1, 2009 which requires the seller to provide the buyer prior to entering into a contract, information on energy consumption of a property and energy efficiency information.

        The law requires:
        1.  Seller to provide 12 months of utility bills (gas, electric, and oil) -some exceptions apply for vacant and new homes.
        2.  Seller to provide buyer with information on home energy efficiency improvements.

Stay tuned for modifications and new forms for the disclosure of this information.  See drafts of the proposed forms here.
If you wish to get involved on the "Sustainability Working Group" or wish to be informed on options being considered by Montgomery County visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep