What is the ReGreen program? How can I make my home more green on my terms?

According to Green homeowners top 3 benefits of a Green home are:
1. Healthier place to live.
2. Lower operating costs.
3. Part of a more sustainable lifestyle.
(Source: Smart Market Report, McGraw Hill Construction, 2008)

This week I attended a webinar on a newer program brought to you by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)  called ReGreen. ReGreen is a solution and resource geared toward making existing homes more green. http://www.regreenprogram.org

You can use the program as a do-it yourself guide or can be used with professionals to do the work for you. It can be minimal changes or a complete gut rehab/deep energy retrofit. There is a lot of flexibility depending on the individual homeowner. If you want to do a small weekend project or remodel your whole home, this website has all the solutions. Be sure to play with the interactive tool called the “Green My Project Tool” and explore the case studies to see actual ‘regreened’ homes.

Unlike the LEED for Homes program, there are no points or certifications, prerequisites, or requirements tied to this program. However, there are many synergies and linkages to the LEED for Homes rating system. See website for more details.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Ghandi

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Melisa Camp, M.Ed.
Realtor ®, GREEN
Arizona’s LEED for Homes Advocate

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