Why Build It Green

WHY SUPPORT BUILD IT GREEN?

Because we need you!

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Why you?

By supporting Build It Green you are adding your voice to our community of building professionals who are committed to green residential building as a way to grow a new green economy and curb climate change. We have made tremendous strides advancing green building in six short years. Our supporters have been a critical part of that success. Seventy California cities have adopted green building policies tied to our programs because of people like you.

Why now?

The future of building in California is green. The economy has hurt us all, but it also provides an unparalleled opportunity to transform the housing industry.

Emerging energy retrofit programs are contributing to a new green economy that will provide jobs for building professionals. Green retrofits provide the best opportunity to cut the 20% of greenhouse gases caused by housing. And it provides your customers with the healthier, more comfortable homes they are demanding.

What for?

Your support helps sustain Build It Green's innovative, effective programs. Professional Training gives you skills to meet the growing demand for green building. GreenPoint Rated provides you a credible, cost-effective system to build and retrofit green. And Government Relations is working with your local jurisdiction to develop consistent green building policies. These programs have resulted in more than 2,000 GreenPoint Rated units saving an estimated 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

"I support Build It Green because they are transforming the housing market in California by engaging diverse building industry stakeholders. GreenPoint Rated uniquely advances the policy goals of local and state agencies while promoting practical and cost-effective strategies for builders."

-Karen Kho, Program Manager, Alameda County Waste Management Aurthority, Oakland, CA