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Green Buildings
Green buildings are businesses, residential spaces, or community spaces that incorporate sustainable practices in their design and operation. Green buildings incorporate the Triple Bottom Line, addressing environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability. With ⅓ of emissions contributing to climate change coming from buildings, green buildings are a vital step in creating a community that supports a clean environment!
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What are the benefits of building green?
Cost Benefits
- Save money on energy budgets!
- Green buildings have a higher market value!
- Potential Tax Incentives
- The Chicago Department of Buildings offers three funding programs for projects that include green elements, the Green Permit Benefit Tier Program, the Green Permit Program, and the Solar Express Program.
- EPA Green Building Funding Opportunities Page
- Green buildings have a higher market value!
- Potential Tax Incentives
- The Chicago Department of Buildings offers three funding programs for projects that include green elements, the Green Permit Benefit Tier Program, the Green Permit Program, and the Solar Express Program.
- EPA Green Building Funding Opportunities Page
Community Benefits
In addition to supporting an environmentally sustainable society, green buildings hone in on designing, developing, building, renovating, and operating a building that is the best fit for its community. Green buildings support a local economy, the native plant species of an area, includes affordable housing, and reduces emissions and waste. Green buildings create vibrant communities!
What resources are available to me?
- Eco Andersonville Green Building Incentive Program
- Illinois Green Alliance
- LEED
- US Green Building Council
- Chicago Green Homes Program
What certifications are available to me?
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