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Go GREEN With NARI! - National Energy Rebate Fund is a Proud Sponsor of NARI's Green Remodeling Program!

National Energy Rebate Fund is a proud sponsor of this exciting program and our CEO will be presenting to NARI Members on May 15th and 17th, 2007 about how they can further encourage green remodeling at both the contractor level and for consumers to make more green friendly home improvements.

Green remodeling is one of the hottest (and hotly debated) topics in the industry. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is rolling out a green remodeling education program, closely followed by a green certification program. What's the difference between an education program and a certification program? There's an exam to pass for certification! NARI's green remodeling program will be multi-faceted, focusing on energy efficiency and conservation, indoor air quality, efficient use of resources, recycling of demolition material and renewable energy sources. The program will run from 8-12 weeks with a 2-hour class weekly. Each class will address specific topics such as building science application, green remodeling guidelines, solar applications, appliance selection and marketing a green business. The NARI Certified Residential Green Professional (CRGP) certification is slightly different from other certifications for which you may have studied. It requires you to wrestle with some basic construction practices that include approaches to issues such as sustainability, building performance, landscaping, and interior/exterior finishes

Why Go Green?
Average Americans spend 85-90% of their time indoors. Airborne contaminants can be two to five times worse inside than outside, so indoor air quality is important. Homes can be less prone to bacteria and mold growth with properly installed insulation, air, and moisture barriers, and HVAC systems are sized properly and maintained. Natural light has a profound effect on mental as well as physical well being. Homes that lack natural light and quality air has been known to contribute to seasonal affective disorder, allergies, and asthma.

Homes remodeled green will:

• Contain non-toxic materials that help maintain indoor air-quality, reducing allergy and asthma triggers.
• Utilize recycled-content building materials, using natural resources more efficiently.
• Feature natural lighting, saving energy and boosting positive moods.
• Recycle construction and demolition waste. Of the 20,000 landfills in the U.S., 15,000 have reached capacity and closed.

This course might even encourage some life style changes. For more info, e-mail info@nari.org or visit http://www.nari.org/

Green Education program sponsored in part by OSI Henkel and National Energy Rebate Fund
Green remodeling is one of the hottest (and hotly debated) topics in the industry. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is rolling out a green remodeling education program, closely followed by a green certification program.