VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 43 — Energy Conservation and Sustainability

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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 43 — Energy Conservation and Sustainability.

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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 43 — Energy Conservation and Sustainability

43. Energy Conservation and Sustainability Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Energy Efficient Mortgages Energy efficient mortgages are described in Chapter 7 of this Handbook. Veterans are provided information about this program in item #1a on NOVs issued for existing properties (see Chapter 13, Appendix A of this Handbook). b. Energy Conservation Encouraged VA encourages home improvements that conserve energy, reduce water usage, enhance safety or strengthen disaster preparedness. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-52

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