Going Green With Your Georgia Home

Going Green With Your Georgia Home

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty 678-665-2887

Going green with your Georgia home means the home is created to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, while being efficient in the use of energy, water, and building materials.

The green building movement started in the 1970s, after the price of oil began to greatly increase. Researchers looked into more energy efficient processes, following in the wake of this environmental movement.

Many organizations were created in the 1990s in order to promote green buildings.  Some were specifically dedicated to improving the knowledge of consumers.

The International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders began the paperwork in 2006 in order to create a "voluntary green home building standard". The Energy Policy Act was legalized in 2005, which allowed tax reductions for homeowners that could show their utilization of energy efficient changes to their homes, such as solar panels and other solar-powered devices.

Are a homeowner or a renter or looking to buy a new home? Then click here: The Environment Protection Agency website can provide you with specific environmental and energy issues at hand, and solutions that will add value to your home, reduce energy use and energy costs, and help protect your health.

Looking to buy a home in Georgia? Then contact today The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty. Our teams expertise is in homes in the North Atlanta communities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Duluth and Milton Georgia, but are able to assist you with buying in all Georgia markets. Contact our team at 678-665-2887 or at www.mevhomes.com.

Going Green With Your Georgia Home