What does it mean to be "Green?"

Alex inspecting a 4 KW Photovoltaic system installed on his own residence

Green building is essentially energy efficiency through design. When applied to new construction or remodel, green building is a combination of design and construction, using methods and materials that are environmentally friendly to produce and live with. The end results are structures that are energy efficient, long lasting, and non-toxic to the environment and building occupants. In addition to advising on a wide variety of products and materials on the market that make building green that much easier, we know which products will perform best in our tropical environment. Whether you are simply looking to curb energy costs at your existing residence, or attempting to qualify for LEED certification on a construction project (hot link to usgbc.org) Woodbury Green Building Consultation can aid you in the process.

Energy Efficiency Audits

We can also provide energy audits for existing structures and protocols for efficiency improvements. Most home owners, commercial building owners, builders and home buyers, don’t realize that there are significant tax credits available for energy efficiency improvements. Whether you are simply replacing an aging water heater, or planning on the installation of a photovoltaic net metering system we can help you make the right decision. We can provide you with cost structures and pay pack schedules to show you how much you can save by taking simple and reasonably affordable steps towards improving the efficiency of your home or business. And, if you want to completely eliminate your household’s carbon footprint, we can aid you with that as well.

FAQ's

Does my house have to look weird?
No. Energy efficiency improvements are often “behind the scenes” and Green building products and techniques are about choices more than appearances.

Does it cost more to build green?
No. In fact it should cost the same or less. While some materials or techniques may have an initially higher cost, the savings are often huge, resulting in lower utilities bills, longer product life, and tax credits.