Residential community uses LEED for Homes certification to differentiate as the best in the market Washington, DC – (April 5, 2011) – More than 10,000 homes across the U.S. have earned LEED certification through the LEED for Homes program, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED-certified home projects span the residential market, from [...]

New Survey From Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity International Also Find Consumers Believe Savings may be Worth the Expense: The consumer survey, fielded in August 2010 by the NAHB Research Center to gauge perceptions of affordable and green housing, found that the majority of High (67%), Upper Middle (65%), and Middle (59%) income respondents, as well [...]

The LEED for Homes program reached an important milestone in August, 2010 by achieving over 7000 certifications since the program launched in 2008.  That’s more certifications than the eight other LEED programs combined!   The LEED for Homes program also has close to 28,ooo registrations, which means we will see the number of certifications increase [...]

According to a new survey by the Shelton Group: Americans have stepped up to the call to be more energy efficient. • 9 of 10 say they’ve changed their habits at home • 3 of 4 say they’ve replaced incandescent light bulbs with CFLs or LEDs • 64% have caulked or weatherstripped • 60% have [...]