Introduced in 1995, Built Green Colorado was created through the joint efforts of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), The Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC), Xcel Energy, and E-Star Colorado.
A voluntary program, the purpose of Built Green Colorado is to encourage homebuilders to use technologies, products and practices that will:
- Provide greater energy efficiency and reduce pollution
- Provide healthier indoor air
- Reduce water usage
- Preserve natural resources
- Improve durability and reduce maintenance
Every home registered with the program must meet the program's criteria. These criteria, known as the Built Green Checklist, include an energy efficiency requirement, and a menu of options addressing a range of "green" items from which the builder must select a minimum number. Because of the range and number of options available under The Checklist, every builder may build "green" a little differently. Only those homes registered in the program may receive the Built Green designation.
Sustainable Building Directory
Agencies and Non-Profits
Certification Programs
Write Review