Greenhome Institute

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• The GreenHome Institute, formerly The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) is a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to be a catalyst for sustainable market transformation of the built environment through education, 3rd party verification, and community partnerships. We help professionals and homeowners make the most sustainable choices in their new home design and new construction, remodels, additions, rehabs and weatherization projects across a broad spectrum of single / multi family and mixed use midrise residential living spaces.What is a GreenHome?A GreenHome is a holistic way of viewing a homes (7) traditional components; outdoor and site, building envelope and systems, mechanicals, electrical and lighting, plumbing systems and fixtures, finish materials and coatings and waste management. Each of these work together as a system and a change to one can change them all. We help homeowners and professionals understand that GreenHomes go beyond just good energy efficiency measures and have improved health, water conservation, durability, and overall a positive impact on the site & community. A GreenHome should be one that is also attainable to anyone, no matter socioeconomic class or race.What is the value of a GreenHome?Improve durability with increased efficiency mean lower operational costs and carbon emissions. GreenHomes reduce mortgage default risk through lower energy bills and provide many intangible value such as comfort, improved and health and the ability to reduce stress. Keeping money in the local economy by sending energy dollars out of state and utilizing locally sourced and recycled materials is another benefit improved the community beyond the household.How do I know a home is Green?We encourage and provide 3rd party inspection, verification and certification programs that give guidance to homeowners and professionals on how to build, design and remodel to higher performance green standards.
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  Headquarters:Po Box 68164 , Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 888-533-3274

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  Website: https://www.greenhomeinstitute.org

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  Employees:5

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  Revenue:$1 - 10M

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  Legal Name:Greenhome Institute

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