Green Building & Remodeling
There are around 58 million houses in our country that were built before the last energy crisis. Because these pre-1970 houses have little or no insulation they are ripe for energy efficiency improvements. This section will help you learn more about everything from net zero energy homes to energy rebates and tax credits. So whether you’re interested in building a high performance homes or simply want to learn more about green building materials for your next remodel this section is for you.
Beyond High Performance
Zero net energy homes (ZNE) go Beyond High Performance homes, they are designed and built to produce more energy than they consume over the course of a year. The ultimate in energy efficiency, these super-insulated homes with renewable energy sources are defining what will one day become the 21st century standard.
Green Glossary
Learn the ABC’s of green building with this comprehensive Green Glossary.
Green Building Programs
These programs represent a higher standard of quality that will soon be required for all new construction. Building or remodeling to the standards of Green Building Programs ensure that your builder has done his job correctly since they all require independent third party testing.
Green Building Products
Everything you need to know to make smart choices regarding the materials and products you choose for your new home or renovation project can be found here in Green Building Products.
Rebates & Tax Information
Learn how you can capitalize on your new high performance home in this section, Rebates & Tax Information.
Tools & Calculators
In this section, Tools & Calculators, you can learn how to do everything from monitoring the energy use in your current home to caculating the energy efficiency of a new home floor plan.
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