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Why is green better?
Green building is redefining affordable by designing and building homes
that not only increase in value, but save you money over the life of
your home, are healthier and more comfortable for your family.
Evergreen Insulation provides custom insulation solutions that increase
the long-term value of your home, provide savings on monthly energy
bills through energy-efficient materials, and reduce air infiltration and noise.
Insulation that is good for the environment is also good for your home
because materials are sustainable over time and are free from all
harmful particles that cause irritation and allergic reactions. Evergreen Insulation is also certified by ENERGY STAR and EarthCraft builders, which means our standards are above what is required by code for materials and methods.
True Cost of Ownership
You want to get the most house for the money. That means you should not
only be able to afford your homes, but you should be able to afford to
live in it too. In addition to a monthly mortgage, homeowners pay for
utilities,maintenance and repair. A durable, energy-efficient house can
be more economical and affordable even if it is a higher or the same
price as a home built with standard construction.
Below is an example of the true cost of ownership of a standard new home versus the same home with energy improvements:
Source: "Energy Efficient Mortgage Home Owners
Guide," Federal Citizens Information Center and "Home Energy
Calculator," American Electric Power.
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Energy-Efficiency Pays!
Several programs today provide tax credits for building energy-efficient structures or for adding energy-efficient features, such as retrofit energy-efficient insulation for homeowners:
Tax Credit for Existing Home Energy Efficiency Improvements
Builder Tax Credit
Commercial Tax Deduction
Evergreen Insulation can help you qualify for this tax credit. Give us a call today to learn more!
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