Kermit the Frog said it best with “it’s not easy being green.” And if you ask homeowners they might agree. According to a recent survey when asked about having a green home, 74 percent of consumers believe that less than a quarter of their home can be considered green – a number which can’t have many excited about their upcoming energy bill!
While the survey may not sound optimistic, there is reason to believe better energy efficiency could lie in the future. Even though few had green features in their homes, it is apparent that consumers understand their homes could, and possibly should, have green components.
Also there seemed to be agreement on a definition of what a green home is which showed to be consistent among all income levels. In the survey 34% of consumers said a green home reduces energy and/or water consumption by a significant percentage. Another 23% felt that a home can be considered green when the entire home is green.
At RIGGS, we have seen a significant rise in the number of green remodels we have performed over the last few years. Homeowners have a number of reasons for doing so, one being the savings they can expect to receive on the back end of the remodel.
And being green doesn’t mean reducing your quality of life with harsh living conditions. In fact, you won’t even notice the difference, besides a stunning remodel.
We have certified green remodelers on staff, who can give you tips and suggestions for your next remodel. And contrary to everyone’s favorite Muppet, we can show just how easy it is to be green.
