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Green Home Building The green building marketplace is expected to be worth between $40 billion and $70 billion per year by 2012!

The Triple Bottom Line. Take advantage of financial incentives for energy-efficient and green homes. Save money by reducing waste and streamlining construction. Enjoy other incentives like expedited permits and MLS designations.

The Competitive Edge. Stand out with a program that offers third-party verification and national certification while giving you and your client flexible green choices.

Satisfied Clients. Have the tools that help make your customers satisfied green home owners. That's the best advertising there is!

The Certified Green Professional designation helps builders and remodelers stand out by demonstrating their commitment to training, professionalism and continuing education.

An online design and scoring tool at NAHB Green gets you ready to certify your project to the NAHB-powered green rating systems, including the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines or the National Green Building Standard. Then, choose National Green Building Certification from the NAHB Research Center with the help of trained and accredited local verifiers to inspect your home and get the third-party stamp of approval.

NAHB Green includes rating systems that are cost-effective, flexible and designed for builders and remodelers and offers an easy to use excel tool to track your project status. Ask me for link.

The Green Report

Building Green does not just mean building eco-friendly- it means building smart. The "Green Report, will educate the smart builder and interested consumer with: The basic principles of Green Building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs, and, how to gain credibility and fast track your project with the support of NAHB's nationally recognized and ANSI approved Green Building Standard and Certification Program. Primarily intended for a professional building audience, this video offers a strong introduction to green industry standards and client expectations. Find out more about the green building advantage.