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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
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
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
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
You've arrived to your Colonial-like home with wrap-around Front Porch for sipping your favorite beverage! The living space offers flexibility for all, backs to woods, a ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2346470 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
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
Gorgeous one level Taft St plan with upgrades galore! Upgraded cabinets w/pull out shelves, stainless, granite, huge pantry, gorgeous hardwoods, newer lighting and ceili...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2345510 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
1940's charm collides with modern amenities in this Battery Heights bungalow. Heavily updated in 2015 in a multitude of ways, this floorpan allows for extreme flexibilit...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2336810 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
RANCH!!! Full SOLAR PANEL system, Average elect $50/month. 3 bed 2 bath, Office, Sunroom, hardwoods 2 lg decks. Great Location, No City taxes. Large lot with spectacul...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2350612 MLS
- COMING SOON 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
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
Entertainer's delight in country club setting. Cul-de-sac. Backs to lush wooded buffer. HOA maintains lawn. Great layout for multi-gen family. Exceptional value (~$125 s...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2316774 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
So SPACIOUS! Over 3400 sq ft on almost 5 ACRES with 1500+ sq ft of OUTDOOR LIVING AREA (wrap around FRONT PORCH, Lg DECK w/ POOL + HOT TUB plus sep SCREEN PORCH)! HARDWO...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2347674 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
THE BEST SCREEN PORCH IN BRIAR CHAPEL!!! Gorgeous Home! TONS of UPGRADES & Green Features! Master on the Main w/ Claw Foot Tub. First Bedroom Guest Room. Office. Open Con...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2322624 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
LIVE HERE FOR FREE! Wonderful downtown Carrboro 5 bedroom main house estate with two guest quarters (over 500 sqft each)on a nearly 1/2 acre lot. The guest quarters ha...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2265405 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
- 2340031 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Like New!Estates Home! 0.57 a/c cul de sac Lot $$. 5 Bd RM + 4.5 Bath. Stunning 10' ceilings 1st flr. Over $150KUpgrades & High-End Design. Huge gourmet kitchen w/extensi...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2349545 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lovely home with lots of character, in gated community near Falls Lake on a wonderfully private 2.22 acre site! Easy walk to Falls Lake! Main level living w/owners suite/...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2349729 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Modern farmhouse on 10 private wooded acres at end of winding gravel drive. Peaceful retreat only minutes to Hillsborough! Vaulted great room with Rumford FP. Open kitch...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2303240 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning,custom-blt,3-level,brick home in Briar Chapel.Features incl hardwood flrs,kit w/granite,gas cooktop,stainless appliances,1st-flr master suite w/plenty of closet ...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2325529 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Ecoheal is a residential and commercial healing sanctuary on 1.55 acres of lush landscape, minutes from UNC and Duke. Pioneering a stunning collaboration of eco-restorati...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2260552 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This classic Georgian, all brick home has undergone a complete transformation! Gracious, understated, cool+comfortable living spaces are the hallmark of this happy home. ...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2330438 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
Like New Rufty Custom Built for Multigen living, w/every detail carefully planned by owner. Gated NRal Comm. 2 homes separate yet connected via porte cochere & elevator, ...
- 6 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 2295506 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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