Los Angeles Homeowners Can Get $2,000 Rebate for Green Home Rating
LOS ANGELES — With 10,000 California homes now bearing the GreenPoint Rated label, Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County has announced the availability of rebates to help more local homeowners get a green home label. Through the end of 2012, Los Angeles County homeowners can receive up to $2,000 from the county to cover the cost of getting a GreenPoint Rated label for their home.
GreenPoint Rated is designed to help homeowners ensure their home is built or remodeled to meet high environmental standards. Like a report card for green homes, the rating system assigns points based on five categories: energy efficiency, resource conservation, indoor air quality, water conservation, and community benefits. Point values are determined based on the use of verified green construction practices and sustainable materials that exceed California’s residential building and energy code requirements.