A PowerPoint presentation given to Realtors in the Charlotte NC market to detail what green home features could incorporated into a new home for a reasonable price.

1. Green Within Reach Green Building Ideas that can be done today!

2. The design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well being of a family, community and environment www.greenbuilding.com Green Within Reach

4. Green Today 78% of home buyers are willing to pay more to have greater energy efficiency in their next home Most requested upgrades are tankless water heaters, increased insulation, Energy Star rated appliances, air sealing Source: NAHB

5. It’s More Than Energy Savings Lowering Energy Cost, Energy Star Reduce Indoor Air Pollution Water Quality, Recycling, Product Life Cycle

6. Leg One Energy Savings Energy Savings Products & Practices to Reduce Energy Use

7. Energy Star Defined EPA & Dept of Energy Joint Venture to help save Energy 10-50% savings in home energy use Appliances (10%+ less energy and water usage) Requires certification of home and builder Energy Program not a Green Building Program

10. Seal it Up Seal it tight and ventilate it right Air loss = Energy Loss Up to 20% more energy efficiency Energy Savings

11. Blower Door Test Prove the House Doesn’t Leak Pressurize the house and test for excess leaks Poorly sealed home can leak 30% more air Energy Savings

12. Insulation Fiberglass Batt Least expensive Must be installed properly Blown fiberglass 35% Recycled Content 2x cost of fiberglass batt Fills cavity better less voids to leak Cellulose Made from Recycled paper 2x cost of fiberglass batt Fills cavity better Spray Foam 4x cost of batt Insulator and Air Sealer Energy Savings

13. It is the Little Things Insulated Window & Door Headers Energy Savings

15. Keep Your Cool Duct Blaster Test Certify it was done right. Leakage within acceptable ranges Don’t cool your crawlspace Energy Savings

16. Leg Two Environmental Impact Renewable Products Product Life Cycle Water Management Environmental Impact

24. The Air We Breathe MERV Filters (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) Higher number = better filtration MERV 16 Filters = Better Indoor Air Quality Improves Air Quality

25. Complete Green Home Solution More than Energy, It is good for the Earth

26. Green Building Program Comprehensive (Energy, Air Quality, Environmental Impact) Applicable to the southeast Points System Based: More points means more green EarthCraft, NAHB Green Building, LEED, Others

27. Who’s Watching Green Washing vs Green Certification Builder and Home Certification is a must

30. Hands On Tours Weekly Every Sunday Afternoon 2:00 to 5:00 PM No appt necessary The Builder will be on site 1074 Gardenia St, Baxter Village Steve Risser 704.227.6590 [email_address]