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Green Building
Rebates and Incentives
- $2,000 tax credit per solar technology to the homebuilder for building a new home that exceeds the International Energy Code by 50%
- $2,000 tax credit per solar technology to the homeowner for purchasing solar and energy-efficient systems. For more information click Here.
- Additional rebates from states & utility programs: dsire.org
Green Building Benefits
- Buyer qualifies for energy efficient mortgage - 2% stretch on loan to income ratio
- Energy star registration - increased market appeal and higher future resale value
- Superior comfort and indoor air quality - ideal heat, warm feet and no airborne particles or germs
- Lower operating costs - reduce heating costs by over 50%
- Reduce fossil fuel consumption - reduces pollution, global warming and reliance on foreign imports
Comparison of Green Buildings vs. Conventional Buildings
- 86% Greater Health and Well-being of Occupants
- 79% Higher Building Appraisal Value
- 76% Higher Worker Productivity
- 63% Higher Return on Investment
- 62% Higher Asking Rents
- 52% Higher Occupancy Rates
- 40% Higher Retail Sales
Why Green Building Trends are on the Rise:
- 75% Green Buildings generate a higher return on investment
- 37% Green Buildings have lower 10-year Operating Costs
- 36% Green Buildings have lower annual operating costs
Source: July 2004 Turner Construction Survey 0f 719 building owners, developers, architects, engineers and consultants experience with Green Building.
Know Your Customer Marketplace: Builder vs. Owners
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What Home Owners and Buyers are really saying... |
79% of builders think homeowner/buyers not interested in Green Building |
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49% of homeowner/buyers would pay higher price for Green building features for their homes |
82% of builders think Green Building features are regarded as too expensive by homeowner and buyers |
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Only 14% of homeowners and buyers think GB features are too expensive |
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Only 14% of new home buyers surveyed or home renovators reported their Contractor proactively told them about "green" energy-saving options |
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