Charlottesville  Green isn't just a trend; it's a movement. Every step toward a greener, more sustainable environment is a step in the right direction.  Whether you're looking to green your home or your life, Joelle can help.  She has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS' green designation.  She chose to complete this curriculum to learn about green concepts and benefits from the ground up and become a green real estate resource for the Charlottesville area.  The curriculum includes green building concepts, principles and practices, potential cost savings of green features, the significance of LEED, Energy Star, and other rating systems, support with referrals, marketing tools, and advising clients seeking qualified “green” professionals. 

The following are a resource of links: 

A "Green" Appraiser:
https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/

Energy Savers from U.S. Department of Energy: 
http://homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/consumer/

Virginia Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency: 
http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=1&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=VA

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency: 
https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits

U.S. Green Building Council: 
http://www.usgbc.org/

Health House by American Lung Association: 
http://www.healthhouse.org/

Charlottesville Thermostat Rebate Program: 
http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=680

Charlottesville Toilet Rebates Program: 
http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=679

Measure Your Household's Energy Use from Energy Star:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=HOME_ENERGY_YARDSTICK.showGetStarted

http://www.walkscore.com/

Green News: 
http://www.greenandsave.com/