Benefits of Going Green

Lower Operating Costs

Reduction in Utility Bills due to energy and water efficiency measures

Increased Comfort

Green Homes have relatively even temperatures throughout the house with fewer drafts and better humidity control

Improved Indoor Environmental Quality

Focus on construction details that control moisture, selection of materials that contain fewer chemicals; design air exchange/filtration systems contribute to healthier indoor environment

Enhanced Durability and Reduced Maintenance

Green Homes incorporate building materials and construction details that strive to increase the useful life of the individual components and the whole house

Increased Home Values

Homeowners with documented energy savings help with re-sale

It is important to note that builders can do only so much when it comes to how the home will perform. Homeowners play a big role in the house performance and therefore, should be instructed on how to operate the green home as it was intended.