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Green Homes for Sale in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Surrounding Areas
In the Triangle area, more and more energy-efficient homes are being built to satisfy the growing demand for green homes. Green homes are sought out for their many environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as reducing emissions, conserving water, reducing operating costs, and improving health. In order to ensure that a house is truly environmentally friendly, it is important to have independent certification.
Benefits of Owning a Green Home
- Green homes are environmentally friendly. Building a green homes uses less energy than building a conventional home, and the use of recycled and reused materials to reduce waste is encouraged. Green homes are also built to be more durable than conventional homes, resulting in less waste over time. Green homes use less energy and water than conventional homes.
- Living in a green home comes with health benefits. Air quality in a green home is superior to other homes. Green homes use safer products in their construction that do not emit as many chemicals as those used in conventional homes.
- Owning a green home comes with many economic benefits. Green homes are durable, meaning that they need less work to maintain. Green homes are also energy efficient, so utility bills are lower. Energy Star-rated appliances help to decrease a home’s water and energy usage. In addition to these savings, there are various incentives that come with owning a green home. For example, energy companies give rate discounts to Energy Star-rated homes.
Types of Certifications for Green Homes
- National Green Building Standard (NGBS): The NGBS certification is one of the best known green building standards in the United States. In order for a home to be NGBS certified, it must be certified by an independent third party. There are four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald. Homes with NGBS certification feature high performance in six areas: site design, resource efficiency, water efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and building operation and maintenance.
- Energy Star: Energy Star certified homes are designed to save up to 30% in energy efficiency savings compared to typical new homes. Energy Star certified homes must meet requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Features of Energy Star certified homes include: energy-efficient lighting and appliances; high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; and complete thermal enclosure systems.
- ecoHOME: Southern Energy Management, a North Carolina-based sustainable energy company, developed the ecoHOME program in 2012 as an alternative to more stringent green certifications. The ecoHOME certification allows more flexibility than other green certifications, appealing to builders intimidated by stringent green certifications. Certified ecoHOMEs have features like energy-efficient lighting, programmable thermostats, high-efficiency HVAC, reduced water usage, and advanced air sealing.
- High Efficiency Residential Option (HERO) code: Homes that comply with the HERO building code are 30% more energy efficient than homes built to North Carolina’s current code.
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index
- Created by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to serve as a standard measure of home energy efficiency, the HERS Index rates homes relative to a "Standard New Home" meeting current industry standards. The HERS rating is assessed by a certified Home Energy Rater.
- The HERS Index ranges from 0 to 150, with 0 being the most energy efficient (Net Zero Energy Home), 100 being a Standard New Home, and 150 being the least energy efficient.
- A home scoring 80 on the HERS Index would be 20% more efficient than than a standard new home, while a home scoring 120 would be 20% less efficient than a standard new home.
- A typical home built before 2006 has a HERS rating of 130.
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Green Homes for Sale in the Triangle
Very Nice " Solar" Brick Ranch in MEBANE! Quiet Street, Just minutes to town! The Home features Lots of Hardwoods, Ceramic Tile & Laminate floors. Huge Kitchen w/ a Built...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2361353 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Shell unit, ready to be finished! Enjoy a large family room with 2 story casement windows, open concept and open air loft. Beautiful river views! Family room, dining room...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188241 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready July! This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quietplace to work. Wi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2359018 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready June! This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quietplace to work. Wi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2358916 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready July! This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quietplace to work. Wi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2359017 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready June! This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quietplace to work. Wi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2358909 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready June! This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quietplace to work. Wi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2358912 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Shell unit, ready to be finished! River views! Largest family room plan in C building! Enjoy 2 story casement windows, open concept and open air loft. Family room, dining...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188242 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Belhaven H w/sun-room/large patio on over-sized site backing up to conservation area. Solar energy!! Fenced backyard with level area and landscaping, a private haven. Gar...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2362176 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
New! Ready July!This rare first floor owner’s suite, two-car garage, end unit townhome offers everything you want or need. With a side entry, you’ll be impressed as you w...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2359020 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
HAVEN Developers is proud to present six new construction, high efficiency homes in downtown durham. This new development is nestled into the existing neighborhood with a...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2324073 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
HAVEN Developers is proud to present six new construction, high efficiency homes in downtown durham. This new development is nestled into the existing neighborhood with a...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2324101 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Finished & move in ready 2 story unit along the Haw River. Take in the tranquil river views from your 2 story windows along the front of the unit. Open concept living on ...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188216 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
2nd floor unit with river views! 2 bedroom! Large family room with riverside casement 2 story windows, open concept. Family room, dining room, kitchen make for a wonderfu...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188240 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Look no further, she has arrived! Rustic contemporary home with beautiful redwood exterior on private 1.5 acre cul-de-sac lot less than 20 minutes from Downtown Raleigh. ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2353131 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Enjoy walk-out access to your beautiful saltwater pool WITHOUT maintenance! Elegant urban living in chic 2 bedroom condo, w/ expansive patio on the rooftop terrace of LEE...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2346833 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
To Be Built: Enjoy the Hudson II floorplan on a cul-de-sac lot where your family can play safely with your new neighbors. The private lots will allow for backyard cookou...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2222904 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unit is ready to be upfit! River front condo with private outdoor space overlooking the Haw River! Main floor bedroom with full bath which works well as 2nd master or i...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2188252 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unit is ready to be upfit! River front condo with private outdoor terrace overlooking the Haw River! Open concept living downstairs with walkout terrace. 3 bedrooms, 3 f...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2188254 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unit is ready to be upfit! River front condo with two private outdoor spaces! Downstairs bedroom with full bath and private entry for 2nd master or inlaw suite. Open air...
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2188244 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is a Move-In Ready Home under construction: Enjoy the Hudson II floorplan on a cul-de-sac street where your family can play safely with your new neighbors. The Huds...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2344357 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Popular Homes By Dickerson "Franklin" green-certified plan w/ quality custom finishes. Gourmet kitchen w/quartz counter & SS appliances. 1st floor master features WIC, du...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2361953 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Custom-built one level home w/many upgrades and pond view in back! Open family room/kitchen/dining area. Kit w/island, quartz counters, SS appliances, 5-burner gas cookto...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2352300 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is a Move-In Ready Home under construction: Enjoy the Hudson II floorplan with a fully finished third floor! The Hudson has the perfect office for someone who works ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2344616 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
If you appreciate great quality and a great location look no more. Situated on a .57 acre lot this "Gardenia" plan features a huge master suite and an In-law suite/guest...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2332152 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Coming Soon!
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2361558 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
4B/3BA White Oak Creek home. Meticulously maintained with heavy hitting upgrades including solar panels, custom built electric fireplace, backup generator, crawl space de...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2359949 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Green home features include cost savings solar panels, spray foam insulation, and tankless water heater. flat yard and wooded views in convenient Jordan at Southpoint. Fi...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2360366 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Do you want to live in a beautiful home and reduce your carbon footprint? Live in this net zero energy high performance home built to the National Green Building Standar...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2358550 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Exquisitely-Designed, Newly-Constructed Carriage Home and Picturesque Equestrian Property with 21 Acres! Amazing Transformation from Previous Ownership! Perfect Retreat P...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2345083 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! RARE opportunity to own a gorgeous property in CHCCS School District! ~10 acres w/fabulous views+extensive landscaping, heated pool, patios & out...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2294916 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
One of the most stunningly beautiful residential lofts in North America, the penthouse at the historic 300 E. Main in downtown Durham offers a unique opportunity to own a...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2349787 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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