Green Building & Energy Efficiency

Are you interested in saving environmental resources – and saving money? This section will help you learn about green, energy-efficient and sustainable construction and remodeling so you can create your own green dream home. Find out about energy-efficiency tax credits, locate a Certified Green Professional builder or remodeler in your community, learn how new or remodeled homes are certified in the NAHB National Green Building Program, browse a new green home photo gallery, and more.

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Facts on the Energy-Efficiency Tax Credit Take advantage of tax credits available for a number of energy-efficient home improvements. The Existing Home Retrofit Tax Credit (Tax Code Section 25C): Tax credits are available at 30 percent of the cost, up to a $1,500 lifetime limit, for installation in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) … 4/28/2011	Web page
Assess Your Home’s Efficiency with an Energy Audit Know how energy efficient your home is and the steps you can take to make it better. 4/22/2011	Web page
Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Technology By incorporating some simple energy efficient technologies, home owners can save money on their utility bills. 4/22/2011	Web page
Illustration: How Homes Become Green NAHB Members are using innovating technologies to make today's homes greener and more energy efficient. Take a look! 6/24/2009	PDF
Find a Green Builder/Remodeler in Your Area: Choose "CGP" in the Designation Directory Use the NAHB Designation Directory to find a Certified Green Builder (CGP) in your area. 4/13/2009	Internal Link
The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots “The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots” provides the consumer and prospective home buyer with the most up-to-date, simple, and affordable strategies used to embrace a greener lifestyle at home. This video will empower you with the information necessary to buy or remodel … 3/6/2009	Web page
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