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Room-By-Room Guide to Eco-Friendly Home Modifications and Renovations

Raleigh Realty

Just like a garage or a carport, environmental home renovations help to improve home value. By 2030, solar power could provide up to 13 of the world’s energy. Sometimes, your neighborhood or local government might offer an incentive if you install solar panels. million homes. Environmental Protection Agency.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day

The Robert Weiler Company

Upgrades to existing buildings brought an even bigger reduction in operating costs globally, with green renovations at 11.5% Construction of new green buildings and green renovation or retrofit projects increase the asset value of buildings by upwards of 9%. reduction in operating costs in the first year and a 16.9%