Testimonials from LEED Homeowners
June 28, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Miscellaneous
Check out this new video that explains the benefits of living in a LEED-certified home from homeowners that are doing so.
New! Learn about the Greenbuild 2010 Legacy Home project.
LEED for Homes Myth #3: The costs are expensive
February 01, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Common Myths, Economics
Recently, many people have told me they thought a LEED for Homes certification was going to cost many thousands of dollars – even over $10,000. This simply isn’t true, at least not when using the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) as the LEED for Homes Provider. So let’s bust this myth. Read more » »
Northbrook rebates permit fees for LEED buildings
January 18, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Economics
The Village of Northbrook has a great incentive program for green building. to promote Green building techniques in public and private sector construction projects, they are giving rebates for LEED-certified buildings.
Northbrook uses the LEED rating system to distinguish different levels of sustainability in construction projects. In turn, for building green, there is a rebate for Covered Permit Fees (permits issued by Northbrook’s Building & Development Department for new buildings, additions, demolitions, alterations and site work) based on the LEED rating of the project.
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Bonus: if you’re one of the first LEED-certified buildings in a property class, the permit fee is completely waived!
So builders, what are you waiting for? Here is a link to Northbrook’s Green page, where Green Building Incentives are covered. Or click here to view the full green building incentive policy.