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LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) building Payback and ROI.

Ellen Reed over at sustainabuild.com has posted an excellent article on LEED ROI and Payback.

So rather than post her entire article here, you will need to click through to her site to read more. The information is fantastic and the argument is well versed for showing a new way to look at green upgrades.

In a quote: "Here we are again, speaking on the cost of going green. I find it remarkable that there are those that still question the value and benefits of going green even when faced with strong Return-on-Investment numbers that confirm that high-performance building is the right way to go. Is it so difficult to believe there's some good deals out there?"

Posted by Andrew Stone - EcoBroker® on 01/25/2008 07:59 AM

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6 Comments on LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) building Payback and ROI.

JAN

2008

Thanks...good info

It's just one of the dirty little lies that the powers that be have got us to buy into. Let's spend money on local green tech, Lots of money! that money will move around locally, helping all of us. Money spent on things like oil goes quickly to the ultra-rich and doesn't help most of us. At least it looks that way to me. I don't buy into the trickle down theory, I don't like being trickled on anyhow.

Absolutely right Micahel! We can't wait for the money to be spent nationally or the national projects to one day effect us. We have to support and push for the changes locally and NOW.

Thanks again for some great info, I think we need some national leadereship to commit to getting us energy independent in 10 years, that would stimulate the economy

JAN

2008

Andrew-

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'm going to have to bookmark this for later (when I'm not so sleepy!).

I agree that local is a great place to start taking action. There are many things that I can do to help and make a difference. At the same time, I see the need for state and national support (unlike the impediment of the EPA denying CA the right for stricter emission- Oh, sorry. near-rant there.)

:-)

~Emily

The San Diego Real Estate Expert

JAN

2008

Hi Andrew,

Thanks again for spreading the word about sustainability! Those in the residential real estate industry can do so much to educate people on the benefits of building responsibly. Thanks for what you're doing.

The statistics I cited on my blog came from a speaker that addressed the Florida Educational Facilities Planners Association. These are the people that are making construction and design decisions for the universities and school systems throughout Florida. They have to convince their board members, alumni, and city governments that a small premium at the beginning of construction will return strong dollars over the life of the building. They're already operating on strict budgets... Advising a board to spend more (when they can spend less) is quite a challenge. I'm pleased they've made a decision to take up the fight for the good of our environment, and for the well-being of our students.

I'll be sure to keep you posted on other good numbers to make the 'profitability' argument for going green!

Keep up the good work,

Ellen Reed, LEED AP

Breaking Ground Contracting Company, Jacksonville, FL

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