Quite Simply... A Green Home Provides... 

  1. Safer Environment - it prevents moisture, mold and radon.
  2. Healthier Environment - the toxins in paint in building materials can be harmful to one's health.  Indoor air quality is huge, just ask someone with breathing problems like asthma.
  3. Energy Efficiency - Everyone loves to save money.
  4. Environmentally Friendly - Check out the impact that are buildings have on resources today.

WOW!  This is amazing.  There is something to say about the environmental impact of buildings today.  Here's the information from U.S. Energy Information Administration from 2005

U.S. Impact of Buildings on Resources Today

 - 40% of Total Energy Use

 - 71% of Electricity Consumption

 - 38% Carbon Dioxide Emissions

 - 36% of all Greenhouse Gas Emissions

 - 30% of Waste Output

 - 12% of Potable Water Consumption

Just some things to think about... Stay tuned for How Does a House Qualify As Green?

 

 

6 Comments on Why Is a "Green" Home Important?

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04
2007
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Hi Tammy,  I can't wait to hear more.  Green Homes are great for many, many reasons.  Thanks for getting the word out!
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Tammy - thanks for the information! Green homes are very important and you have highlighted many of the reasons why! 
9:44pm • #2
NOV
05
2007
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Stephanie and Mary - There's more to come :)
12:30pm • #3
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excellent post with really important information!!!! thanks!!
7:45pm • #4
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20

i love your work

 

 

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05
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thanks for the compliment... contact me and let me know who you are.

4:26pm • #6

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Tammy Stone~ "Eco~GREEN" Agent in West Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

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