California Green Builder Program

http://www.cagreenbuilder.org/

The California Green Builder program (CGB) is the effective and cost-effective green building program for production builders and California homebuyers. Created by homebuilders for homebuilders, the voluntary program meets the needs of builders, buyers, and California’s cities and counties alike.

·  CGB Homes use 15-20 percent less energy than homes built to California’s exacting Title-24 requirements. It is estimated that for every 100 CGB homes save on average 70 therms of gas and 700 kWh, resulting in saving 137,100 lbs of CO2.

·  CGB homes reduce water usage by at least 20,000 gallons/year compared to contemporary "non-green" homes. Additionally, water delivery and treatment costs are reduced by building green, benefiting the public. Homeowners pay reduced water bills.

·  During construction, builders divert at least 50 percent, sometimes as much as 80 percent of their on-site construction wastes. This reduces landfill consumption and helps create new uses for second-hand products.

·  CGB homes have better indoor air quality because of advanced HVAC designs, MERV filters and increased use of low VOC materials.

·  Four credible, sustainable forest certifiers are included in CGB, inc