Become an EarthCraft Builder
Join the voluntary green building program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.
What Is Energy Star?
Energy Star is the government-backed program that helps you save money and protect the environment with energy-efficient products and building methodology.
US Green Building Council
Non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Developers of the LEED building rating system.
NAHB - Green Building Program
The National Association of Home Builders is bringing green to the mainstream with its National Green Building Program for all home builders and remodelers.
Sustainable Building Design Set Yourself Apart from Your Competition
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Set Yourself Apart from Your Competition
Homebuyers across the country are becoming increasingly interested in green building and are looking at energy efficiency as the place to start.
That's because benefits associated with an energy-efficient home include the conservation of natural resources and a reduction in pollution, reduced operating costs, increased value of the home, and improved health of its occupants.
OneWorld Sustainable has developed Sustainable Building Solutions For Architects & Builders
THE LEADING EDGE
With OneWorld as your partner, you can offer clients:
- Peace of mind. Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. As a OneWorld partner, homebuyers will easily identify your homes as truly energy efficient.
- Lower ownership cost. Compared to standard homes, energy efficient homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating – adding, on average, $200 to $400 to the annual budget. Over a period of 7 to 8 years, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills.
- Better performance. Properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.
- Environmental protection. Incredibly, a house can be a greater source of pollution than an average car. In fact, 16% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide.
ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGES
Save Your Clients Money — And Energy. Energy Efficient Mortgages are available to help finance energy efficiency features and solar technologies. With energy efficient mortgages, different finance options are available depending on the lender.
These mortgages make it easier for homebuyers to qualify for energy efficient homes. Preferred terms for homebuyers purchasing energy efficient homes can include:
- Cash back at closing
- Increased debt-to-income ratio
- Assured appraisal values
- Free interest lock
- Reduced loan origination fees
- Discounted interest rates
Lenders of energy efficient mortgages generally require a Home Energy Rating.