• EPA created Indoor airPLUS certification to help builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved indoor air quality. EPA developed additional construction specifications to help improve indoor air quality in new homes. Learn More »

  • Several Pacific Northwest builders have discovered that designing and building homes that place HVAC ducts and air handlers insideconditioned spaces can reduce energy consumption. If skillfully implemented, builders can also reduce construction costs. Read More »

  • Over the course of a year, a net zero home will generate the same amount of energy as it consumes in that same period. Earth Advantage Institute worked closely with designers and builders to help them develop homes that should achieve net zero. Read More »

  • Earth Advantage Institute is now a program provider of the EPA's WaterSense program. WaterSense-certified new homes are designed to reduce residential water use indoors, as well as outdoors, compared to typical new homes—allowing homeowners to enjoy all the comforts of home while using less water and energy, and spending less money on utility bills. Learn More »

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  • Leading the industry in sustainability

    If you are involved in the design, construction, sale, appraisal or financing of sustainable homes or commercial buildings, Earth Advantage Institute can be a valuable resource that can provide you with a competitive edge in this growing market.

    The organization offers a variety of green building certification programs that include financial incentives; introductory and advanced education and training courses that help you in construction, appraisal, sales and marketing of green homes; and technical and consulting services that enable you to measure energy efficiency and carbon emissions in your organization or in the built environment.

    CERTIFICATION & PROGRAMS

    BENEFITS OF BUILDING GREEN

    • Get paid to build green. There are many financial incentives to building green.
    • Portland certified homes fetched 3-5% more than conventional, while Seattle homes commanded up to 10% more.
    • Commercial buildings are also designed to exceed standard building practices

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  • Supporting green life styles 

    Are you a homeowner or are you considering buying or building a sustainably built home? Earth Advantage Institute is a great place to start your research. This is where you can find out about basic principles of green building, the value of owning a certified energy efficient or green home, how much it costs to build green, where to find an experienced green builder, and how to “green up” your existing home. You can find out about classes, sign up for our newsletter or browse our resources section.

     

    Green Home Benefits

    • Ventilation and moisture control can keep 
      small particles, allergens and molds out of your indoor environment and ductwork.

    • Energy-saving features in a certified green home reduce energy consumption by at least 15% compared to a home built to code requirements. read more » 

    Green Education Programs

    • Whether you are interested in an introduction to green building, are considering a new green career path, or would like to differentiate yourself through a green professional certification, Earth Advantage Institute can help you meet your needs. read more » 

  • Providing data to build green policy

    Are you engaged in city, state, or federal efforts in energy efficiency or sustainability in the built environment? Or has your municipality just been awarded stimulus dollars for green building program development? Earth Advantage Institute can make your job easier. We’ve worked with agencies ranging from small towns and counties to city and state governments and the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide energy and green building data, flexible and scalable energy efficiency programs that can boost energy upgrade rates, and research and consulting services that can help agencies establish their first carbon emissions baselines.

    ENERGY PERFORMANCE SCORE

    • Energy Performance Score (EPS) is a home energy rating system similar to the miles-per-gallon (MPG) rating for the auto industry currently being used around the country to evaluate home energy performance. 

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    RESEARCH PAPERS

    • Earth Advantage Institute works with its partners and through federal and state grants to conduct industry research, surveys and data collection on pressing topics related to green building, energy behavior, and climate change.

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