The local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has finally included a number of fields in its database to show green features of homes.
Four major green home certifications programs that are now included in MLS:
- ENERGY STAR homes that are 15% more efficient than a typical home
- Green Certified homes by the Home Builders of the Triangle
- Healthy Built Homes certification administered by the NSCU Solar Center
- LEED for Homes high-performance green homes program administered by the US Green Building Council
You can now search on features like:
- Tankless Water Heater
- Geo Thermal Heat System (closed loop)
- Sealed Crawl Space
- No-Low VOC in Paints, Sealants, Varnishes
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Engineered Wood Products
- ENERGY STAR® Appliances
- ENERGY STAR ® Lighting Fixtures
- EPA WaterSense Plumbing Fixtures
- Sealed Combustion Fireplaces/Woodstoves
- Photovoltaics -Solar Power
- Advanced Framing/Concrete Construction
- Infill Lot
- Rainwater Collection
- Xeriscaping-Drought-Resistant Plants
- Fresh Air Ventilation
- Recycled Construction/Household Waste
- Radiant Heated Floors
Many people in the industry have worked for about 2 years to get this change pushed through. Congratulations to all of them!
And thanks to Jeanne Moyer for flagging this to me. See her post on the topic here.
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