Programs & services

Professional Training

Build It Green offers training for building professionals involved in
the design and construction of residential buildings, as well as
professionals that support and develop the market for green building.
Opportunities include the Certified Green Building Professional training, Advanced Training, Certified GreenPoint Rater Training, and various workshops.

GreenPoint Rated

The GreenPoint Rated program provides an objective, third-party verification system that equips consumers to find green homes, understand green benefits, and recognize green features. Trained and certified raters evaluate whether new and existing homes meet program standards. Conservation of natural resources, increased energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality are just a few of the benchmarks a new home must reach to qualify.

Local Government Assistance

Build It Green provides strategic assistance to local governments for
developing, promoting, and implementing their green building programs. Build It Green has developed a Directory of GreenPoint Rated Ordinances in California, a searchable tool to track green building legislation by region.

Councils & Guilds

Build It Green serves as an umbrella and facilitator for associate councils including the Public Agency Council, Green Building Professionals Guild, GreenPoint Rater Council, and Green Affordable Housing Coalition. These councils represent key stakeholders needed to transform the building industry in California.

GreenPoint Rated Home Tour with KTVU

The GreenPoint Rated Home Tour is a 1-day, self-guided tour of GreenPoint Rated homes on October 4, 2009.  KTVU marketing benefiits include a special Green Building section of KTVU.com featuring Home Tour projects from July 2009 to June 2010, as well as a 3 week TV campaign of 15 second commercials promoting the Tour and Website.

Green Product Directory

The Green Product Directory provides an extensive listing of green products and technologies available in the 9-County San Francisco Bay Area and City of Anaheim. This Directory provides a reliable tool for building professionals and the general public to conveniently locate suppliers and service providers of green building products, ranging from foundation and framing materials to finishing touches.