Hawai’i Built Green

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Homes built using the Hawaii BuiltGreen™ Program incorporate environmentally friendly features that can add value and reduce the lifecycle cost of the home. Hawaii BuiltGreen is a program that allows builders to certify that the homes that they build are eco-friendly. There is a check list which must be submitted after construction to get the certification. The checklist functions as a menu of environmentally friendly features and strategies to include in the construction project and has more than 250 Action Items to choose from.

Hawaii BuiltGreen™ adds Quality - Many environmentally friendly products provide multiple benefits that translate to improved performance of the home and increased customer satisfaction. For example, Hawaii Built Green™ promotes use of more durable building products. This not only saves resources, but also reduces maintenance and replacement costs and saves the owner valuable time.

Hawaii BuiltGreen™ adds Affordability - Buyers save money because energy efficient homes generate lower utility bills and maintenance costs. It may be possible to qualify for a higher loan amount and buy a better home for a lower monthly cost.