Benefits for homeowners

Lower utility bills

Greater comfort

Better indoor air quality

Energy-efficient mortgages

Higher resale prices

 

 

Benefits for builders & homeowners alike

Reduced callbacks and warranty claims

Lower material and labor costs during construction

Reduced purchase cost of mechanical equipment

Less construction waste

Higher quality homes = competitive advantage

 

 

Benefits for builders, homeowners & the nation

Less reliance on fossil fuels

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

More affordable homes for first-time homebuyers

Lower medical costs thanks to healthier, safer living

             conditions

Job creation in the energy-efficient building materials

             & equipment industry

 

Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Program

 

 

Why Green Building?