Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Green Building in Oklahoma

Elite Service Co. is the Tulsa area leading expert on Green Building and energy efficient home construction.
We are an Energy Star Home Building rater, LEED for homes verifier, and a NAHB Green Building verifier.
Elite can perform Load Calculations & duct designs, duct leakage testing, blower door testing, Thermal Imaging, and Air Balancing on your home. We have the tools and instruments to be able to design the entire enviromental comfort system for your home to insure the highest quiality of living
We will work with your builder to insure your home meets all regulations.


NAHB Green Building Verifier
The National Home Builders Association certification provides independent, third-party verification that your home meets the highest green building and performance standards.  The NHBA Green Building Standards have been approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute). All certified projects receive a NAHB GREEN certificate. This certificate  is the nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that your home is environmentally responsible, energy efficient and a healthier place to live.
There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning NAHB Green certification.
GREEN-certified Homes:
· Provides lower operating costs & increase value.
· Help reduce waste sent to landfills.
· Conserve energy and water.
· Healthier, safer living environment for occupants.
· Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
· Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives across the State.
Demonstrates an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

ENERGY STAR Home Rater
Home energy raters provide energy-efficiency strategies and tests for existing and new residential and commercial construction.  As a home energy rater we play an integral part in the ENERGY STAR process.  We offer two major types of services:
1. Assistance in reviewing current construction practices and recommended improvements that will result in ENERGY STAR compliance.
2. Conducting Home Energy Rating System (HERS) ratings.

LEED for Homes Verifier
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures develop by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council).  All certified projects receive a LEED certificate, which is a nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible energy-wise and a healthy place to live and work.
There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification.
LEED-certified buildings:
· Creates less waste.
· Uses less energy, water, and natural resources.
· Safer, healthier, more comfortable, and more durable
· Reduces exposure to mold, mildew, and other indoor toxins.
· Reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
· Lowers operating costs and increases asset value.
· Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities.
Demonstrates an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

Call Elite today for more information on Green Building in Oklahoma!  918.610.7300

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