What Makes A Home Green?
 Since "green" has no official definition, figuring out if a home is or isn't green can be complicated. For some, energy efficiency and cost-savings is most important so they need to look for Energy Star rated homes, passive and active solar features, geothermal heating, tankless water heaters and tight construction. For others, it is about the footprint our housing choices leave on the earth, so redeveloped buildings, smaller homes, high walk scores, short commutes and the use of recycled materials are important features. Then there are those who are most concerned about the health and environmental aspect of housing and want low VOC paints and carpets, HEPA air filters and adequate testing for lead, mold and radon.
A home with any of the above features could claim to be "green", and this list is just the beginning. With my specialized training I can help you figure out how a home meets your definition of green. Ultimately though, the definition isn't as important as the effort. This is a bandwagon that everyone needs to be on, even if it starts with just changing one incandescent light bulb to a CFL. While one Energy Star appliance may not be enough to call your home a "green" home, it is still enough to begin changing the world. Change the world now - read Energy (Money) Saving Tips >>
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