http://altbuildingservices.com/2007/04/16/building-green-cost-v-benefit/ Green design/build: Design, Plan, Build! New green construction, repair, and remodeling for Humboldt County California. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:06:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://altbuildingservices.com/2007/04/16/building-green-cost-v-benefit/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Alternative Building Services » Blog Archive » Remodeling Green Can Save You A Bundle Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:45:17 +0000 http://altbuildingservices.com/2007/04/16/building-green-cost-v-benefit/#comment-116 [...] It is often believe that “going green” costs more. Well, maybe yes and maybe no. (It depends on where you live and how much “reclaimed” material you’re willing to use, and whether you install alternative energy sources.) But one thing is for sure, the benefit is more than worth the cost because a large part of going green is about making the building more energy efficient, which significantly reduces operating costs over the life of the building. (See also my article on Building Green: Cost v. Benefit.) [...] [...] It is often believe that “going green” costs more. Well, maybe yes and maybe no. (It depends on where you live and how much “reclaimed” material you’re willing to use, and whether you install alternative energy sources.) But one thing is for sure, the benefit is more than worth the cost because a large part of going green is about making the building more energy efficient, which significantly reduces operating costs over the life of the building. (See also my article on Building Green: Cost v. Benefit.) [...]

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