Greg Shinaut Black Hills Energy City of Lincoln – Green Practices Consultant

 Understanding Green Principles  Green Benefits  Green Value  Finding the “Right Builder”

 Environmental Impact  Energy Savings  Comfort  Healthy Home

 Reduced Toxic Emissions  Less Land-filling  Increased Use of Recycled Products  Less Lumber Used  Water Conservation Features

 Five Star plus Energy Rating  High Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems  State of the Art Lighting Systems  Air Tight Doors and Windows  Energy Saving Appliances  Increased Insulation

 No Air Leaks  Tighter Construction Techniques  Efficient Hot Water Systems  Sealed Fireplaces

 Less Indoor Air Pollution  Fewer Asthma and Breathing Problems  Less Medical Expenses  Good for the Home!!

 Longer life cycle  The home  Your family  Lower utility bills  Natural Gas  Electric  Water  Less maintenance  Better resale

 Third Party Rating  Home Energy Rater  Certified Green Program  Appraisal  Fair comparison  Financial Agency  Low interest funding  High efficient equipment costs = Low energy costs

 A Builder who gets it!!  Ask questions!  What is Green?  Are you certified?  A Builder should be “Certified”!  Level of credibility  Has developed his team  Uses the materials and practices

 Be able to discuss Green Principles  Recognize Green features  Communicate Green Benefits and Values  Assist clients when evaluating cost/benefit  Know about Green financing programs  Research Green/Energy Efficient rating programs  Understand the importance of Operations & Maintenance  Direct clients to a “Certified Green Builder”

 Nebraska Green Build website  nebraskagreenbuild.com Greg Shinaut, Black Hills Energy City of Lincoln - Green Practices Consultant