Grab the 'green' real-estate boom
On average, green buildings save 10% of utility costs each year -- and sometimes much more.
Rebuild clean, not just "green" expert says
Another part of indoor air quality involves using materials that do not emit volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, Selber said.
"You can buy products that don't contain VOCs, such as VOC-free paint, carpet, insulation and it's really not that much more expensive," she added.
Charlottesville's Green City Vision
"It isn't just a very liberal, tree-hugging perspective. It's something that applies to everybody because we all have an interest in living comfortable and having resources available," said Kristel Riddervold, Charlottesville environmental administrator.
Going green saves green in tough economic times
But Lamm said that there are also other programs that help with “going green.” The National Association of Homebuilder’s “Green Building Program” is even more stringent than Energy Star. Energy Star is a part of this program. Lamm is a builder under this program as well. “It takes a lot of time, effort and planning to do a green building, but it’s well worth it. Every piece that goes into your house can be bought in a 'green format,'” he said.
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