"Thinking Green"

I have had real estate clients who seek to build their homes with what is known now as “green building”. The National Association of Home Builders defines green building as the "construction methodology that is designed to conserve resources -- that can help reduce a home's environmental impacts and energy consumption through innovative design, construction, and operation features".

These are some of the elements that make homes more fuel-efficient by conserving energy.
Double-pane windows
Blanket and blown-in insulation materials
Programmable thermostats with multiple settings.
Compact fluorescent lights.
Occupancy sensors and timers to conserve energy used for lighting needs.
Task lighting that removes the need for whole-room lighting.
EnergyStar Appliance Ratings.
Tighter construction to reduce drafts.
Building components comprised of concrete and insulation.

If you'd like to make changes to your home, feel free to contact me for a realtor discount at Lowe's. Email me at mindynemon@aol.com