Why Home Performance is About More Than Energy Efficiency

When people talk about improving a home's performance, energy efficiency often takes center stage. But in Pearl's recent survey of 800 home buyers, ongoing operating costs ranked last as a purchase driver — behind safety, comfort, and confidence in how the home holds up over time.

A truly high-performing home offers much more:

• Safety and healthy indoor air quality that supports well-being

• Comfort in every room, every season

• Operational efficiency with appliances and water systems that work smarter

• Resiliency against extreme weather, outages, and emergencies

• Energy systems that power modern living and future-ready technology

Pearl’s approach to home performance reflects this broader perspective. That’s why the Pearl SCORE™ evaluates homes across five key pillars—not just energy. Whether you’re living in the home, upgrading it, listing it, or analyzing its value, understanding the full range of benefits gives you a clearer picture of what matters.

Home performance isn’t just about how a home runs—it’s about how it feels, how it protects, and how it supports your quality of life over time.