GreenPoint Rated Existing Home is for homes of all vintages and can be used to rate homes and residential buildings with existing green features, or to rate a home or building undergoing work. Remodelers often partner with a third-party GreenPoint Rater, but they can also become certified as GreenPoint Raters themselves and rate their own projects.

Single Family Homes

A single family home can receive one of  two labels:

• The Elements label recognizes green building best practices for a small remodel or addition. It's a great stepping stone for homeowners making small improvements over time. These GreenPoint Rated homes must meet certain pre-requisite, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 25 total points.
  
  

  	Elements Label Minimum Requirements 25 total points (capped at 49)
  	Energy Points:	8
  	Indoor Air Quality:	2
  	Resource Conservation:	2
  	Water Conservation:	4

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Some common measures include: Installing a built-in composting and recycling center in the kitchen; water efficient and native landscaping; using faucet aerators and replacing all water fixtures with high-efficiency versions; installing an EnergyStar® bathroom fan.

 

 

 

 

• The Whole House label recognizes green building best practices for a large renovation, gut remodel, or cumulative improvements made over time. A home with this label has significantly better energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact compared to homes of a similar vintage. These GreenPoint Rated homes must meet certain prerequisites, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 50 total points.

  	Whole House Label Minimum Requirements 50 total points
  	Energy Points:	20
  	Indoor Air Quality:	5
  	Resource Conservation:	6
  	Water Conservation:	8

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Some common measures include: High performing heating and cooling systems; insulating the building envelope with 30% post-consumer recycled content insulation; low emitting interior products (including insulation and patins);using environmentally preferable materials for interior finishes (FSC-Certified cabinetry, recycled tile and countertop materials, reclaimed or local products); replacing appliances with EnergyStar® versions.

Multifamily Homes

Multifamily buildings are any residential buildings of two units or more that share the same meters, water, or heating and cooling systems. A multifamily building can receive one of two labels:

• The Elements label recognizes green building best practices for a small remodel or gradual upgrades. It's a great stepping stone for property owners making small improvements over time. These GreenPoint Rated units must meet certain pre-requisite, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 25 total points.

  	Elements Label Minimum Requirements 25 total points (capped at 49)
  	Energy Points:	8
  	Indoor Air Quality:	2
  	Resource Conservation:	2
  	Water Conservation:	2
  	Community	2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Some common measures include: Insulated walls, floors and roof; water efficient and native landscaping; high efficiency indoor water fixtures; installing an EnergyStar® refrigerator; using only low emitting paints; ensuring access to public transit.








• The Whole House label recognizes green building best practices for a large renovation, gut remodel, or cumulative improvements made over time. A home with this label has significantly better energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact compared to homes of a similar vintage. These GreenPoint Rated homes must meet certain prerequisites, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 50 total points.

  	Whole Building Label Minimum Requirements 50 total points
  	Energy Points:	30
  	Indoor Air Quality:	5
  	Resource Conservation:	6
  	Water Conservation:	3
  	Community	3

   

   

   

   

   

   

  
  
  
  

  Some common measures include: Recycling construction waste including ALL metals, cardboard and concrete; ensuring building and system integrity; combustion safety testing; high performing heating and hot water systems; mechanical ventilation; durable exterior; using only low emitting interior products.

  
  

Existing Home Resources:
Checklists and Manuals
Green Home Remodeling Guidelines for single family residences
Green Building Guidelines for multifamily residences