The Benefits of Green Real Estate

Posted by on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at 9:04pm.

There are so many benefits associated with green real estate in Airdrie that it is pretty much impossible to list all of them. Green homes help the environment and also help the homeowner deal with the higher costs of utilities.

The environment

All of us need to take an active part in cleaning up the environment - that's for sure! This needs to be done on an immediate basis in order to save the planet and make it a safe place for our children and our children's children to live in.

Studies have shown that there would be an approximate 10% decrease in emissions that help cause global warming if every building in the US were to be built using green construction standards.

There would also be about a 70% waste reduction in building materials if the standards set for green real estate in Calgary and the surrounding area and the rest of the country were met. There is an incredible amount of waste when it comes to house building and green housing addresses this issue head-on.

Green homes that are currently being built in the area use recycled building materials that help reduce the waste. These homes also often last longer than a conventional home with less maintenance required.

The home owner

Most Airdrie green homeowners will save a substantial amount of money every year in utility bills. Imagine living partially or completely off the grid and putting your hard-earned money in your pocket instead of writing a check to the heating company. This is a practical solution that just makes sense and will one day be a standard for any buildings under construction.

Look for green homes when you are house-hunting and start saving money. Sometimes you may not find the house of your dreams but you may find a home that is more affordable that you can fall in love with.

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