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1. |
Improve your homes air quality by reducing airborne
chemicals and gases from materials.
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987 SF
Green Built Home |
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2. |
Make your living space more comfortable through higher
R-values and sealing. |
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3. |
Reduce your energy costs using Energy Star appliances,
windows and efficient fixtures. |
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4. |
Protect water resources using 25% less water with earth
friendly fixtures and reclamation. |
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5. |
Reduce time and costs related to maintenance with Green
building materials that outlast conventional
counterparts. |
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6. |
Reduce home construction waste by about two-thirds
saving money and land fills. |
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7. |
Reduced dependency on fossil fuels and promote cleaner
air is accomplished by using local materials. |
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8. |
Have a global impact. Energy Star homes eliminate 4,500
pounds of greenhouse gases each year. |
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9. |
Reduce landscaping costs and help clean the air by
saving existing trees and using vegetation that thrive
in your natural environment. |
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10. |
Qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage. These
mortgages increase debt to income ratios allowing you to
buy a more efficient home. |
