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Benefits of 'Green' Living

Personal

  • Increased Buying Power
  • More Comfortable Living
  • Greater Personal Satisfaction

Environmental

  • Reduce Solid Waste
  • Conserve Natural Resources
  • Improve Air and Water Quality
  • Protect and Enhance Ecosystems

 

Economic

  • Increase Home Value
  • Reduce Operating Costs
  • Extend Home-value Life Cycle

Health and Community

  • Higher Quality of Life
  • Enhanced Comfort & Health
  • Minimize Strain on Infrastructure
  • Improve Air &Thermal Environments

Energy Efficient Green Homes Are a Market Trend

Building Green is Good Business

Fueled by an unprecedented level of government initiatives, heightened demand for residential green construction and continued improvements in sustainable materials, McGraw Hill reports that the overall green building market is expected to double from today's $36-49 billion to $96-140 billion by 2013.

 

The Green Home Business Case is Compelling...

  • 8-9% Decrease in Operating Costs
  • 7.5% Increase in Value
  • 6.6% Increase on ROI
  • 3.5% Increase in Occupancy Ratio
  • 3% Increase in Rent Ratio

Source: McGraw Hill (2009)

The business case will become even stronger as the market matures, standards are introduced and best practices are implemented.


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