O. Other
INTENT
To promote greater homeowner awareness of energy and / or water use patterns in the home, especially concerning the largest end-using appliances. To influence homeowners to reduce energy consumption.
O6. GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
Two points of credit are available for promoting and market green building features through at least three media( such as newspapers, billboards, brochures, websites, on-site signage, home tours, etc.). The promotion must effectively educate the public on a wide scale by having substantial exposure( such as significant newspaper / magazine / newsletter coverage, multiple web pages, large signage, multiple widely advertised tours, etc.) with significant readership, attendance, visitation, drive-by recognition, web page hits, etc. on the general and detailed issues of green building.
One additional point is available for including permanent and informative signage in the building that highlights the project’ s green features. A prominent display must be located in the lobby( or other public high-use area) and must include the GreenPoint Rated Certificate of Evaluation. The GreenPoint Checklist for the specific project must be overtly available for reference.
VERIFICATION
Field Verification: The Rater will conduct field compliance verification, if appropriate, and take representative photos.
Documentation: The Rater will collect media documentation of the promotion.
INTENT
To inform building occupants and visitors to the site of the development’ s green features to inspire similar applications in their homes.
O7. GREEN APPRAISAL ADDENDUM
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure is required.
The Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum must be completed for each home that is being certified. The form should be submitted to the homeowner, or the developer / builder if the homeowner is not known.
VERIFICATION
DRAFT
Documentation: The Rater will include a copy of the Appraisal Institute’ s Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum( Form 820.04) with the final certification submittal to Build It Green.
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual 108 Version 6.0, September 2013
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