What Is a Net Zero Ready Home?

Green Built Homes
Net Zero Ready is a separate designation available to any home certified under the Green Built Homes Program.  Net Zero Ready homes, in addition to all other Green Built Homes criteria, have taken extra steps to allow the home to add renewable energy more easily in the future, even if...

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What is A Net Zero Energy Home?

Green Built Homes
Certified Green Built Homes are just better for you and the environment.  Homes that are allowed to earn this label are verified (via science-backed inspection and testing protocols) to contain features, and be built using building practices, that reduce the home's energy and water use, improve indoor air quality, protect...

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Green Built Homes Evolving to Encourage Regenerative Design

Green Built Homes
Administered by the Asheville-based nonprofit Green Built Alliance, Green Built Homes is updating its statewide certification program this year to incentivize builders to incorporate elements of regenerative design in their projects. Formerly known as NC HealthyBuilt Homes, the Green Built Homes program has certified 1,700 houses by more than 250 builders...

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Residential Green Certification Program Guide

Green Built Homes
By now you’ve watched me argue against the common reasons people fail to seek green certification on their home, and you’ve read my follow-up detailing common problems that can happen in homes that don’t bother to certify.  Intrigued, hopefully you’ve then gotten a better understanding of the process of getting...

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