What Is a Certified Green House?
A certified green house refers to a structure that is built specifically to help save the environment, and is certified by one of the "green" organizations such as the United States Green Building Council. These houses use eco-friendly materials that are efficient in the consumption of energy. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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In a certified green house, you will find energy-efficient systems such as that of solar panels, recyclable materials and even composting toilets. These houses are cooler than regular ones and they also produce lower electricity bills.
Benefits
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A certified green house saves energy and money. They are also durable and good for our overall health. If you plan on selling in the future, a certified green house will likely sell for more.
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Cost
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The cost of building a certified green house is about 20 to 30 percent more than the regular houses.
Process
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To have your green house certified, you need to register and send an application to the U.S. Certified Green Building Council. It will cost about $2,000 for inspection and processing.
Implications
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The most obvious implication is the cost of building the green house and although there will be a return on investment. It may not happen until after a few years.
Future
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It is expected that by 2010, 50 percent of newly built houses will be green.
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References
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