The National Association of Realtors is asking lawmakers to help improve energy efficiency in homes by offering incentives to homeowners.

We have already spoken how going green not only helps conserve resources and save the planet, but also how it can aid you in the sale of your home!

However in the long term there is a natural trend towards conservation, recycling and renewable resources. Enticing homeowners to improve their energy efficiency is no easy task!

NAR has expressed support for the approach and overarching goals behind the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, H.R. 2336. The National Association of Realtors believes that improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes and buildings can be best accomplished with incentives and education. (CAR – The California Association of Realtors already has its own informative “Green” website)

H.R. 2336 would establish incentives to encourage energy efficient building, rehabilitation and upgrades. In addition, the bill provides a loan fund for states to implement renewable energy projects and would encourage a number of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) demonstration and pilot programs that would provide best practices and great experiences for promoting energy efficiency in housing.

Developers have started to building green homes (See our blog post on Pacific Palisades) and Americans as a whole are learning ways to decrease energy usage whilst not compromising lifestyle. Like Cindy Crawford did in her home!

Watch this space for more information on this bill. Click here to read more about the local Malibu Green Building ordinance being enacted by the Malibu City Council!

Turn your energy efficient efforts into not just an environment saving project but a selling feature!

If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.

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