Strategies
  • Begin with a ‘Home Performance Analysis’ by a certified energy rater that includes recommendations to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home. Often, you can make dramatic improvements for less than you think!
  • Map your own path: state clear, measurable goals. Rank beginning with the most achievable goals in accordance with your budget.
  • Engage qualified experts to advise you and carry out the work.
  • Measure post-improvement performance to track your progress.
  • Finally, engage a third party, certified energy rater to verify your home’s performance to take advantage of Federal, State and regional incentives … and to position the market value of your home to the best advantage.
Your Home is a System PDF Print E-mail
EarthCraft HouseWe all agree that building green and applying building science concepts are good, but how can you tell if it was done right … or done at all? For energy efficiency upgrades, existing homes should always begin with a home energy audit and performance assessment by a HERS or BPI certified rater.
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A Habitat House PDF Print E-mail
Habitat for HumanityThough the more exotic elements of green building like photovoltaic arrays and geothermal heating/cooling garner many of the media headlines, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley is currently demonstrating that most green building practices are available to the average homeowner, landlord and builder for immediate application.
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Green Your Bottom Line PDF Print E-mail
EcoBroker EcoBroker is the premiere green designation for real estate professionals. These real estate professionals assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment, all the while reducing carbon footprints.
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Connect the Dots is a project of the U. S. Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter to advocate and educate our region about green building through a locally produced seminar series and subsequent website modules.

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95% of our buildings are over 10 years old; while LEED and other programs do a lot to address new homes, improving performance for all buildings is important, higher value, higher performance, lower bills.

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Our founding sponsors were selected from among the most innovative, forward thinking companies in Southwest Virginia. Check them out - they may be able to help you complete your goals for high performance building!

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