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GREEN BUILD HOME RATING SYSTEMS ~ 2010.
 
GREEN BUILD HOME RATING SYSTEMS ~ 2010.
 


 
There are many rating systems and organizations for Green Building. Here in Fairfield County Connecticut I have seen three of them in use:-
•·         Energy Star for Homes.
•·         National Green Building Standard (NGBS)
•·         LEED for Homes
 
Each one of these systems is voluntary and is used to give an architect, builder and homeowner a rating system for evaluation their investment, to help design and set priorities of the project. All three rating systems need to be initiated before the project starts, active during the project and final rating at completion of project.
 
Energy Star for Homes.
These homes focus on energy efficiency and cost and meet strict guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to 2004 International Residential Code (in 2011 requirement will be 20%) and tend to be 20-20 % more efficient than standard homes. It is based on a 100 point index with lower the number the better the score, minimum qualifying score is 85. While the program is free, you will need to hire a HER's rater to evaluate the home ... more

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