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The Process of Getting a Green Building Certification

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By now, you’ve seen my arguments in defense of green building certification programs, and you’ve even seen some of the problems that can arise in homes that don’t certify. Now that you’re convinced of the importance of green certification, it’s time to take a little time to help you understand...

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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: (Flawed) Reasons People Don’t Certify

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If I had a dollar for every time a custom new home client chose not to certify their home through a third party green building program (e.g. Energy Star for Homes, LEED for Homes, Green Built Alliance's own Green Built Homes program)…then I’d have more dollars than you might think....

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Green Built Homes Highlights: February 2018 Affordable Housing

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Green Built Alliance would like to recognize Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Union-Anson County Habitat for Humanity and Hendersonville’s Housing Assistance Corporation for completing certification of affordable Green Built Homes in February! These nonprofit organizations have made a commitment to building healthy, sustainable homes that are affordable to live in. Building a green home invests...

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Green Built Homes Highlights: January 2018 Net-Zero Certifications

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Green Built Alliance congratulates the following builders that attained net-zero certification in January 2018 through our nonprofit's Green Built Homes program. Green Built Homes is a voluntary, statewide green-building certification program administered by the Green Built Alliance and offered to builders throughout the region. Representing the newest level of Green Built...

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