Image via WikipediaOne of the great things about going green is that it not only lets you build with a clear conscious, knowing that you are doing what’s right by the environment, but there is the satisfaction of knowing that your eco-friendly construction can save you money as well. 




With numerous options out there and more seeming to become available all the time, the ways in which you can build green and still save money is ever-changing. From energy efficient modifications to improving the overall value of your home, here are some of the ways in which building green can save you money.



There are all sorts of ways to save money by building green with energy efficient products and practices. From little things you can do yourself to conserve energy to major repairs and modification, energy efficient adjustments could make up one of the largest areas in which you could realize significant savings in eco-friendly options.

Here are some of the ways you could up your savings when it comes to energy efficiency.

• Appliances – There are a range of products through which you can realize energy efficient savings when it comes to appliances. You can visit www.energystar.gov to find out more about energy efficient products and savings.

• Low Flow Fixtures – Adding low flow fixtures and toilets to your home could have you saving hundreds or even thousands of gallons in water each month. This can add up to significant monetary savings over the course of a year or years.

• Windows – Your home could be leaking money if you aren’t making use of newer, more energy efficient replacement windows. Your heating and cooling bills may be reduced and you could make your home a more comfortable place in which to live by installing such windows in your home.

• HVAC – The systems that are used to heat and cool your home could be other factors in saving money when building green. Whether it is natural gas, electric, thermal or solar, there are a variety of options when it comes to green heating and cooling systems that offer increased energy efficiency.

You may be eligible to receive certain tax credits for your choice to build green. There are a variety of tax credits available for certain energy efficient purchases you might make. While it is important to note that not all eco-friendly products or systems will qualify for tax credits, depending upon your type of purchase, there could be some significant savings available to you.

To find out if purchases you have made or are considering making are eligible for such credits, you can visit www.energystar.gov and check the “Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency” page.

To determine whether there may also be certain state benefits available to you for building green, consider visiting your particular state’s Department of Energy website.

Building green may save you money in other ways than just energy efficiency and tax credits. Adding eco-friendly features and systems to your home could also increase its value. This means that when it comes time to sell your home, if or when you decide to do so, it could have more appeal to buyers, improving its worth and making you money through increased property value that might not have been realized through lesser building standards.

Kathy and her husband own a company that sells and installs replacement windows in Houston. She enjoys writing about energy efficient products that can help home owners save more and spend less. For more energy saving tips visit http://www.superiorwindowcompany.com.