Green Remodeling

Green practices in home building and remodeling have marked a shift in the way we live today. Homes built today are 100% more energy-efficient than homes built in the 1970s. Green improvements can save money and help protect the environment. Learn more about NAHB's own National Green Building Program, which certifies homes according to its standard. Browse this section for more information about green building and remodeling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Remodeling Interested in green remodeling? Review these frequently asked questions and answers to learn more. 4/29/2011	Web page
Green Remodeling Fact Sheet Fact sheet describing the benefits of green remodeling and NAHB's resources on this issue. 4/29/2011	PDF
Facts on the Energy-Efficiency Tax Credit Take advantage of tax credits available for a number of energy-efficient home improvements. The Existing Home Retrofit Tax Credit (Tax Code Section 25C): Tax credits are available at 30 percent of the cost, up to a $1,500 lifetime limit, for installation in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) … 4/28/2011	Web page
What Is the NAHB Green Scoring Tool? The Green Scoring Tool can help you determine if your remodeling or building project meets the requirements of the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard. 3/30/2009	External Link
Why Does Water Efficiency Matter in Homes? Increasingly, home owners are realizing that water is not a limitless resource. With persistent droughts occurring in the Southeast and elsewhere this year, consumers are starting to rethink how they use water at home. And they should: at least 36 states are anticipating water shortages in the next … 5/21/2008	External Link
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