Most people believe that building green will cost much more than the conventional methods of construction. That simply is not true. Simple changes to the way we design and construct our homes can yield dramatic improvements in a home’s performance with no additional impact on the project budget. Also, many state and local governments, as well as utility companies, offer incentives for people to build green. Some incentives cover as much as 50% of the construction cost of added green elements to your home. This is happening all across the United States, and the incentives keep growing.

Government incentives for going green include tax breaks and rebates. You may also be eligible for government incentives and tax breaks for upgrading your existing homes in ways that increase efficiency. There are a number of resources available, and American Green Home Builders will guide you through the process step by step.