Seattle Green Building Leads The Way

Seattle Green Building Leads the Way in Modern, Sustainable Building There are few things each and every one of us can do to join the road to energy independence. In Washington State, the city of Seattle's Department of Planning and Development offers a “Seattle Green Building Program” with the aim of making the city more eco-friendly, less polluting and much more energy sufficient. The program, which started in 2000, was completely revamped in 2006 to offer many services that can help a home owner build a green home, or a business owner build or remodel his place of work. The city of Seattle green building program will walk you through the incentives they offer – financial and code based incentive packages. They will provide you with technical advice from experts and referrals to materials and professionals. Seattle green building offers education as well; workshops, guides and lecture series. And when the project is done it offers recognition in publication, referrals and studies. For business owner the incentive to build green if even greater. In Today's competitive market, going green is a very smart business strategy, and can differentiate your business from the crowd. If you plan on a remodel of your house or building a new one, green building is something you should think about. Whether you live in Bellevue, Tacoma, Federal Way or Seattle itself, there are programs offered by the cities to help you build a green home. Green building and sustainable living involves using more durable building materials, low toxic paint, energy efficient lighting, water saving fixtures and renewable and recycles products, and having the least negative impact on the environment. The use of solar power is finally gaining some speed. Solar “farms” are being built in California. Nevada and Miami have plans for 8 more. Canada is building the largest solar farm that will overtake the one in Germany. Spain has 26 local solar panels fields to supply electricity without having to transfer it long distances. The technology involved in producing the photovoltaic (PV) solar panel which converts radiation to electricity has gone through many changes. The panels have become lighter, more durable and easier to install. Having your own solar panels and producing your own solar energy will not only help the environment, but it will help your own bottom line as well. After finishing paying for the solar system in 2 to 4 years, depending on the amount of electricity you want to produce, your electricity will be yours for free. You can even sell your excess back to the power company. Seattle green building is a step in the right direction on the way to energy independence and sustainability. Whether it is a condominium building in downtown Seattle, a private house, an office building or remote cabins, each can become more green, more eco-friendly and less energy hungry. 1 Click for 3 Bids on any home improvement project. Learn what it takes to get the most value from your Seattle Green Building project. Homeshow Daily has dozens of Seattle Green Building experts to help you make the right decision. Learn More about Seattle Green Building.

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Seattle Green Building Leads The Way

by brentshayn on Dec 30, 2009

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