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GREEN BUILDING THE WAY OF THE FUTURE!

Home Owner Benefits

Lower Energy Bills: through energy efficient lighting, equipment, and appliances
Healthier and Comfortable Indoor Environment: consistent temperatures and lower risk of mold growth
Increased Market Value: higher resale value of a home
5% Discount from Progress Energy: receive a 5% discount on electric bills for the life of the building
Financial Tax Incentives: state and federal tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency
Performance Report: third party verification quantifying the home's overall energy score, annual energy cost savings, and pollution prevention
Reduced air pollution through energy efficiency

The NC Healthy Built Homes (HBH) Program encompass all aspects of environmental design and construction including: Site and Landscape: healthy outdoors by using erosion control and saving existing trees

Water Efficiency: lower water bills by using high efficiency irrigation and plumbing fixtures
Building Envelope: lower utility bills by using high efficiency windows and insulation
Heating and Cooling Systems: higher comfort with efficiency equipment and sealed air ducts
Appliances and Lighting: lower utility bills by using Energy Star appliances and lighting
Indoor Air Quality: a healthy interior with non-toxic finishes and minimizing mold
Materials: a low maintenance home using durable, local, and recycled content materials

Links:

http://www.greenguide.com/

http://www.wncgbc.org/healthybuilt/docs/NorthCarolina%20PassiveSolarCalculationsGuidelines.pdf

http://www.wncgbc.org/healthybuilt/docs/AshevillePassiveSolarWorksheet.pdf

http://www.wncgbc.org/healthybuilt/docs/HBHChecklistv3.0.xls